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Inflatable Floodgates in Venice Named After Moses Save the City for a Second Time
Now used twice in a month, the MOSE flood defense system in Venice protects the historic city from flooding of up to 10 feet.
Genius UK Business Uses Christmas Trees to Protect the Region From Flooding
After three Christmas seaons, the rented trees grow too big for further holiday decor, and are transfered to the hills to stop flooding.
Inspired By 6-Year-old's Kindness, a 43-Foot Bridge is Donated to Flood-Affected Nebraska Town
A determined Virginia man has successfully managed to donate a 43-foot bridge to the people of Nebraska after he learned about a Utah youngster's good deed.
Realtor Updates Flood Maps on 14 Million Properties So US Homeowners Can Better Prepare For The Future
Flood Factor from First Street Foundation is updating America's flood risk data, doubling the amount of at-risk properties listed at FEMA.
Flood Waters Couldn't Stop This Australian Miracle Wedding From Happening
Flood waters in New South Wales, Australia couldn't stop bride Kate Fotheringham marrying her love Wayne Bell.
Good Samaritans Rescue 60 Cows From Hurricane Ida Floodwaters
In Louisiana, Derek Billiot and a team of volunteers have saved 60 cows so far from Hurricane Ida flooding.
Man in Waist-high Floodwaters Finds His Wife's Engagement Ring Floating in Box
He knew all the material stuff could be replaced after a hurricane left his home underwater-but his spirits soared when he saw a tiny package floating by.
Woman Buys Out Entire Shoe Store So She Can Donate 204 Pairs to Nebraska Flood Victims
This 25-year-old college graduate paid for over 200 pairs of new shoes so she could donate them all to flood victims in Nebraska.
After Exhausting Day of Hard Work, Two Friends Find Fridge Full of Cold Beers in the Middle of a Field
Not only were the beers a perfect reward for their labor, the men were also able to find the fridge's original owner as well.
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