Man's Calm Evening Turns Nightmare as Mother Needs Medical Help After Severe Home Flood
Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A man's home experienced a severe water leak, causing extensive damage and requiring emergency services to shut off water and electricity.
- The incident caused significant shock to his mother, who required medical attention and was taken to the hospital.
- Despite the frightening event and damage, the family is relieved that no one was physically harmed.
Karolis Murauskas described a terrifying ordeal when a severe water leak flooded his home, forcing emergency services to cut off water and electricity. He initially underestimated the problem when his mother called, thinking it was a minor drip. Upon arriving, he discovered water gushing from everywhere, creating a scene of "true horror."
My mother called and said water was running through the ceiling. At first, I thought it was just dripping a little, but when I arrived, I saw true horror โ water was gushing everywhere.
The situation was so dangerous that authorities had to shut off the power and water supply. Murauskas stated he had never witnessed anything like it, calling it a "very big disaster."
We had to call services to turn off the electricity and water. I have never seen anything like it before. It was a very big disaster.
The incident deeply affected his mother, who suffered a severe shock and required medical assistance, being transported to Kaunas clinics. Murauskas and his brother are still recovering from the shock of the event.
My mother was in great shock โ she was even taken to Kaunas clinics. My brother and I are also still recovering from what happened.
Despite the fear and the significant damage to the property, Murauskas expressed gratitude that all family members remained unharmed, emphasizing that their well-being is the most important outcome.
Thank God we all stayed healthy. That is the most important thing right now.
Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.