The protagonist of this short story has not appeared in the media for a while and now he is being talked about for a sad reason. The devastating passage of DANA (Isolated High Level Depression) left a trail of destruction in various regions of Spain, particularly in Valencia. Among the many stories emerging from this tragedy, that of influencer and former “Temptation Island” contestant Borja González has captured public attention. Through his Mtmad channel, ‘Anatomía de Borja’, the Valencian shared both his personal experience during the storm and the current state of his neighborhood. “The water level was rising more and more,” he said, visibly affected..
Borja González decided to record and share with his supporters the images of the streets surrounding his house, showing them as they were left after the passage of the DANA. Even if his house did not suffer significant damage, the surroundings reflect the disaster: cars piled on top of each other, destroyed businesses, collapsed facades and layers of mud covering everything.
“It feels like we’re in a war zone.”he confessed in a voice full of emotion as he walked through the desolate streets. The square in front of their house, where children once played, is now unrecognizable, as is the park that was once a meeting point for families. Despite the efforts of volunteers and the interventions of the army, The influencer recognizes that the recovery will be long. “There is small progress, but the damage is immense. It’s going to take a long time to get back to normal, if that’s possible,” he mused, showing images of his neighborhood.
The harsh testimony of Borja González
Borja’s story about the night DANA hit hard is chilling. According to him, it all started with a warning call from his in-laws, who informed him that the water had already reached their street. Although at first it seemed manageable, the situation quickly became critical.
“I looked out the window and saw the water level rising at an alarming rate,” he begins. He decided to go to the garage with seven neighbors to try to protect their cars.without imagining that this would be the place where they would be trapped. “The water began to enter with brutal force. In minuteswe found ourselves knee-deep in water and stood up. “It was terrifying.”
With his nerves on edge, Borja remembers having to climb through a window of the building to escape. As he tells it, he points to the marks on the walls that show how far the water has reached, demonstrating how close he came to a greater tragedy. “I don’t know how we got it. In that moment you don’t think, you just act.. But it’s an experience that will always be with me,” he admits, with a lump in his throat.
How are Borja and his girlfriend?
Although Borja and his girlfriend, Ana Solma, managed to get to safety, the emotional trauma persists. “Every time I pass by the garage, I can’t help but relive those moments. “I think about what could have happened if we hadn’t reacted in time.”
Experience did it too reflect on the fragility of life and the impact of natural phenomena on communities. “It’s not something you think could happen to you until you experience it. And when you do, it changes the way you see things. We value what we have differently“.
After overcoming the initial fear, The influencer has not stopped working to help his neighborhood recover. He spends much of his time working with his neighbors and friends to clean up the affected streets, homes and businesses. “It’s the least we can do. “We are all in this together and only together can we get through this.”
The important work of Borja González
Borja González used its platform to make visible the extent of the damage and the need for support. Its content shows not only the devastation, but also the collective effort of residents to rebuild their lives. “These types of disasters bring out the best and worst in us. Here I saw people I didn’t know before working side by side, sharing what little they have.
In addition to sharing his experience and the reality of his environment, Borja called for reflection on preparation for natural disasters. “It’s not something that can be ignored. We need stronger infrastructureclear emergency plans and a real commitment to the environment. These things will continue to happen if we don’t act.“.
The story of Borja González is a testimony very hardbut it served to raise awareness in society about what happened. As Valencia struggles to rise from the rubble, the creator continues to share his story, showing that even in the darkest of times, unity can light the way forward. He recognizes that it is a difficult task, but he will not rest until the problem is 100% resolved.
