| Wind And Floods Devastate Europe | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1694 |
| Catalog #: | 361469 | |
| Clip Number: | 361469-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 035-016-01 | |
| Timecode: | 00:46:40 - 00:48:25 | |
| Location: | Europe | |
| Year Shot: | 1962 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Floods LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Misc SAFETY: Search and Rescue TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Tugboats | |
| Description: | Wind And Floods Devastate Europe The worst storm in a decade lashes at the west coast of Europe, leaving tens of thousands homeless as heavy seas are pushed inland by gale winds. From Scotland to the Scandinavian Peninsula devastation is great. Most of the dead and missing - more than 250 persons - are from the area around Hamburg. Flooded streets and stormy seas keep people inside and stores closed. Heavy seas, in port area, boats struggle against waves. Tug boat, attempts to help lumber barge to safety. Rushing flood waters. Train wreckage ? Rescue workers paddle raft. Flood waters, CU traffic lights, cars submerged in waters. Rescues, men help old women to safety. | |
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