Guatemalan officials fear the mudslide in Quejá will turn out to be the deadliest episode of the storm.
Rescue teams took more than half a day to reach the remote site because landslides and flooding had blocked access roads and damaged bridges, officials said. Rescue teams were forced to abandon their vehicles and walk many miles to reach the disaster area. Supplies were being flown in by helicopter on Saturday.
“There are at least 20 to 25 homes totally destroyed,” General Muss said, “and 125 lives have been lost in this disaster. They are gone.”
The Area President, Elder Brian Taylor sent this letter to all the Central American saints.:
No members suffered loss of life however many have lost homes completely or their homes have been severely damaged. We are so sad to think of our good friends suffering in Cuilapa and Guatemala City. We hope and pray for all people in Central America.