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Bolivia village cut off after floods, residents use zipline: Video
Residents of Colpa Bélgica, in Bolivia’s Santa Cruz region, have been cut off for more than 100 days after flooding destroyed their only bridge, forcing them to rely on a makeshift zipline to cross a river.
Footage shows locals using the improvised cable system to reach work, school and essential services, despite strong currents and safety risks. Community members say they have repeatedly urged authorities to rebuild the bridge, but no construction has begun. Until access is restored, residents remain isolated, depending on the risky crossings as their only link to nearby areas.
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