Rosita, the girl born on a tree during floods in Mozambique passed away on Monday the 12th of January

 Rosita, the girl born on a tree during floods in Mozambique passed away on Monday 12th of January 2026 after she got her heartbroken by someone meant to change her life.

Reports indicate that a 26-year-old woman, famously known for being born on top of a tree during severe flooding in Mozambique, has passed away.

The woman, publicly known as Rosita Melina, was born in the year 2000 after floods destroyed homes, livestock, and infrastructure in her village. At the time, her mother was heavily pregnant and fled rising floodwaters. With no shelter available, she climbed a tree, where she later gave birth.

Rosita and her mother were subsequently rescued by a helicopter operated by the South African National Defence Force, which was assisting with flood rescue operations in the region.

 Images of the rescue were widely circulated, and Rosita became known nationally and internationally as the baby born on a tree.

Following her rescue, Rosita’s story attracted widespread public attention.

 She later attended school and was reported to be an excellent learner who successfully completed her basic education. However, despite her academic performance, she was unable to proceed to tertiary studies due to a lack of financial support.

According to a source from Mozambique, Rosita’s story was later used for fundraising and publicity purposes during and after the disaster response.

 The same source alleges that Rosita and her mother were taken to the United States after being promised long-term support, including education and medical care. These promises reportedly did not materialise, and they later returned to Mozambique without sustained assistance.

In later years, Rosita reportedly suffered ongoing health challenges. Reports now confirm that she passed away following a period of illness.

Her death has reignited public discussion about the long-term responsibility of governments and institutions toward disaster survivors, particularly children whose stories are highlighted during emergencies but later fade from public attention.

May her soul rest in peace.