| Hurricane Catastrophe in Mexico | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1665 |
| Catalog #: | 356529 | |
| Clip Number: | 356529-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 032-089-01 | |
| Timecode: | 00:00:27 - 00:01:58 | |
| Location: | Mexico | |
| Year Shot: | 1959 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Aid / Relief DISASTERS: Cyclones / Hurricanes DISASTERS: Damage / Aftermath LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: Mexico | |
| Description: | Hurricane Catastrophe in Mexico Hurricane and floods batter central Mexico, carrying havoc from the Pacific coast where numerous ships including an 1,800 ton freighter are swamped to far inland where whole villages are wiped out by earth slides. With the death toll near 1,500 and still mounting, the grim decision is made to abandon the search for bodies, as Mexico concentrates all its resources on relief for the stricken areas. Damaged and swamped ships (large ships). People walk among damaged buildings. Aftermath. Relief efforts, with lots of boxes, cargo, supplies. | |
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