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Palm Bay flooding kills two and prompts hundreds of rescues, officials say
ABC News reports that two people died and hundreds were rescued in Palm Bay, Florida, after storm-related flooding, according to Mayor Rob Medina.
The short version
- Storm-related flooding in Palm Bay, Florida, killed two people and prompted hundreds of rescues since Sunday, according to Mayor Rob Medina.[ABC News]
- Florida officials identified the victims as Joshua Bennett, 34, and Archie Richards, 78.[ABC News]
- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says it rescued more than 60 people in Brevard County on Monday.[ABC News]
Key facts
- Two people died and hundreds were rescued since Sunday as a storm brought severe flooding in Palm Bay, Florida, according to Palm Bay Mayor Rob Medina.[ABC News]
- Florida officials identified the deceased as Joshua Bennett, 34, and Archie Richards, 78.[ABC News]
- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says it rescued more than 60 people in Brevard County on Monday.[ABC News]
What remains uncertain
- Rescue totals are attributed to officials, and the full extent of damage and remaining risk are not established in the verified reporting.[ABC News]
Sources
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