70 stranded a third day by massive N.M. floods

0 Comments | Deseret News (Salt Lake City), Jul 30, 2008

RUIDOSO, N.M. (AP) -- Rescuers cleared debris and worked on building a temporary bridge Tuesday to get closer to about 70 people stranded for a third day by massive flooding.

The flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricane Dolly has damaged about 200 homes, washed out 13 bridges and killed at least one person, authorities said. At least 600 residents and campers have been rescued since early Sunday, said Sherry Kamali, a spokeswoman with the state Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.

Rain hampered the rescue efforts early Tuesday before the weather cleared up. But by the evening, more rain began to fall, delaying completion of the bridge until today, said Sherry Kamali, a spokeswoman with the state Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.

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