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A flood warning sign starts to disappear below floodwaters near Charleville, about 685 km (426 miles) west of Brisbane February 6, 2012
Tuesday, Feb. 07, 2012

Open quoteWe can't and won't physically drag people out of their homes, but we repeat the request for people to leave their homes.Close quote

  • BOB ATKINSON,
  • Queensland police commissioner, as flooding continues in this part of Australia, with the Balonne River expected to crest over 14 meters (46 feet)
Photo: Queensland Police Service / Handout | Source: CNN