Saturday, September 14, 2013

Devastating Floods in Colorado Still On the Rise

"Flood-weary Colorado awaits more rain; 172 people missing"
By Ben Brumfield and Nick Valencia
Source: CNN
Flash floods have struck Colorado and is one of the most devastating in Colorado history. With rain pouring on the cities of Colorado day and night, medical rescuers have been able to do a minimal amount of help with the natural disaster. It is unknown if the family members are unable to contact each other or have lost their lives, but the state of Colorado is doing as much as possible to solve this situation. It is announced that there is still rain to come, taking into account that about 15 inches have already fallen. The rain, having caused strong speedy rapids, is making the citizens of Colorado unable to evacuate in most areas, causing the medical helpers hopeless. "We're assuming some of them have been stranded, we're assuming that some made their way out and simply haven't contact us or friends and family to get off the list, we're assuming that there may be further loss of life or injuries," stated Boulder County Sherrif Joe Pelle. It is a way of showing that there is still hope, and the state of Colorado will never give up.

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