Mud and Loss: Washington Residents Salvage Flood-Ravaged Homes
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Heavy rains have caused severe flooding in northern Washington. Swollen rivers overflowed, sending water into residential neighborhoods.
Residents are now returning to assess the damage. They are finding homes filled with mud and water-logged belongings. Many are attempting to save what they can from the ruins.
The extent of the destruction is still being calculated. Cleanup efforts are expected to last for days.