The Midwest Battles Flooding

The Midwest Battles Flooding Recent storms have brought water levels to a crisis point in the heartland
U.S. Coast Guard, Lt. Brendan Evans / AP

Engulfed
The Coast Guard uses a small boat, center, to transport six people and two dogs to a platform after the Red River flooded neighborhoods in Fargo, North Dakota. The Coast Guard later hoisted the flood victims via helicopter to safety.

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