On Wed. Aug. 27, 2008 we were amazed to first, hear, then see a helicopter circle and land in the valley just below us.
The whole town came out to see 'WAAZZAPPENIN' in San Juanico!
John talked with the local pharmacist and found out that her elderly mother needed to be taken to the hospital in Cd. Constitucion due to an emergency. The helicopter had C.F.E. on it so it doubled as 'life-flight' and delivery vehicle. It brought the town a part so that the electricity could be started up again after 3 days without it.
Thanks to a local contractor, Eric Oldberg, a detour around the massive wash-out on the main highway south of town, was created. He used his tractor and retrieved 2 of the culverts and created this earthen bridge. Thanks! Eric!!
Another view of the highway wash-out.
The south road at San Gregorio after Tropical Storm Julio. Photo courtesy of John Fields.
Crossing the La Purisima River after Tropical Storm Julio. Photo courtesy of John Fields.
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