like hundreds of others killed this week in brazil's worst flooding ever, this mother probably saw and heard the nightmare scene from nearly a week ago. 70 hours of persistent rain saturated the majestic hills of this region, northeast of rio day janeiro that smashed cars and raised homes killing entire families. >> when it came, it came against me, i pushed it out and it came out through the door. >> an artist and avid collector lost everything but is grateful that he survived. >> this is what i had. i was here and i was, you know, the power was pushing me. and i was holding this and people were screaming inside.