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    Coast Guard crew rescues pets and civilians from floodwaters [Image 3 of 7]

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    A flood rescue operation is underway in what appears to be a commercial area completely inundated with floodwater. A red War Eagle boat (numbered 161409) is being used to transport at least one civilian to safety, assisted by personnel in orange/red life vests and rain gear. Surrounding businesses including a Scotchman gas station and NAPA Auto Parts store are visible in the background, partially submerged.

    NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    09.16.2018

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class James Connor 

    U.S. Coast Guard East   

    Shallow-Water Response Team 3 crew members rescue civilians and pets from flooding caused by Hurricane Florence in Delco, North Carolina, Sept. 16, 2018.

    The Coast Guard is conducting search and rescue operations in support of state and local emergency operation centers.

    U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Stephen Kelly

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    Date Taken: 09.16.2018
    Date Posted: 09.17.2018 10:37
    Photo ID: 4742586
    VIRIN: 180916-G-G0105-2023
    Resolution: 1024x768
    Size: 294.27 KB
    Location: NORTH CAROLINA, US
    Web Views: 115
    Downloads: 10

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    U.S. Coast Guard personnel are unloading or preparing to deploy a red rescue boat from a large enclosed trailer during what appears to be a flood emergency or storm response operation. The scene shows a wet, flooded parking area with standing water, suggesting active severe weather conditions. Personnel in orange Coast Guard gear and dark rain gear are coordinating the boat deployment.
    U.S. Coast Guard personnel in orange survival suits are working with a red rescue boat equipped with a Honda outboard motor during what appears to be a flood response operation. The area surrounding an Exxon gas station and Scotchman convenience store is visibly flooded, with standing water covering the parking lot and road. The team appears to be preparing or maintaining their rescue equipment in rainy, overcast conditions.
    A flood rescue operation is underway in what appears to be a commercial area completely inundated with floodwater. A red War Eagle boat (numbered 161409) is being used to transport at least one civilian to safety, assisted by personnel in orange/red life vests and rain gear. Surrounding businesses including a Scotchman gas station and NAPA Auto Parts store are visible in the background, partially submerged.
    A flood rescue operation is underway with three personnel in orange life vests aboard a red 'War Eagle' boat navigating through heavily flooded streets. A dog is visible standing at the bow of the boat, suggesting animal rescue is part of the operation. A blue commercial building, partially submerged, is visible in the background surrounded by floodwaters.
    Three rescue personnel in orange uniforms are navigating a red 'War Eagle Boats' vessel (numbered 161410) through a heavily flooded area, likely during or after a major storm or hurricane. They have rescued at least two dogs — a smaller dog and a tan/brown larger dog — visible aboard the boat. The surrounding area shows significant flood inundation with submerged parking lots, buildings, and infrastructure.
    A flood rescue operation is underway on a submerged road, with rescue personnel in red jackets operating two red War Eagle boats. The team appears to be rescuing animals, including multiple dogs visible in the boats. Floodwaters have completely inundated what appears to be a two-lane highway, with the road markings still faintly visible beneath the water.
    Rescue personnel in orange uniforms are conducting a flood rescue operation using red War Eagle Boats. Multiple beagle-type dogs are being transported in the boats amid floodwaters covering what appears to be a roadway. The scene depicts an active animal rescue effort, likely during or after a major flooding event.

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