Puck Moonen was in Valencia at the time of disaster: "We realize how extremely lucky we were"
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Follow us on GoogleAll of Spain — and, by extension, the rest of the world — is shuddering at the images currently surfacing from Valencia. The area was hit by flooding after heavy rains inland, with parts of the coastal city completely overwhelmed by water. Even a week later, the exact damage and the extent of human suffering are still unclear.
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Numerous cyclists are typically present in the area as well. Puck Moonen and her boyfriend, Callan O'Keeffe, happened to be spending a few days around Valencia at the time. Once they recovered from the shock and danger, she shared her story on Instagram on Monday.
"It's been a wild week coming home from Valencia and I didn't know what to post or write to be honest," she begins her account. "I still can't describe my heartbreak for what has happened there."
Severity of the situation in Valencia hit Puck Moonen immediately
"We were staying up in the mountains for a few nice days in between work," says Moonen on behalf of herself and her boyfriend. "We realize how extremely lucky we were. The worst of the rain went around us, but we were quite nervous about how dangerous it could potentially get especially being on the side of a mountain.
"The severity of the situation became clear throughout the night and the next morning seeing the devastating damage south of Valencia," she continues. "Made it back home and very happy to be staying home for a while. Just being safe and healthy will never ever go underappreciated. Hope everyone out there stays safe," she concludes, addressing the people in the Valencia area.
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