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US mudslide dead rises to 33 amid search for missing | US mudslide dead rises to 33 amid search for missing |
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The number of dead in a mudslide that destroyed a town in the north-western US state of Washington has risen to 33, as the list of missing drops to 10. | The number of dead in a mudslide that destroyed a town in the north-western US state of Washington has risen to 33, as the list of missing drops to 10. |
The latest victim identified by authorities is Navy Chief Petty Officer Billy Spillers, 30, who died of blunt force injuries on 22 March. | The latest victim identified by authorities is Navy Chief Petty Officer Billy Spillers, 30, who died of blunt force injuries on 22 March. |
Recovery efforts continue in the community of Oso, about 55 miles (90km) north of Seattle. | Recovery efforts continue in the community of Oso, about 55 miles (90km) north of Seattle. |
A berm has been built to prevent a river flooding the debris field. | A berm has been built to prevent a river flooding the debris field. |
Spillers' daughter Kaylee, five, and stepson Jovon Mangual, 13, had previously been identified as victims of the mudslide. His daughter Brooke, two, is still listed among the missing. | Spillers' daughter Kaylee, five, and stepson Jovon Mangual, 13, had previously been identified as victims of the mudslide. His daughter Brooke, two, is still listed among the missing. |
Nearly 900 searchers - including 350 National Guard soldiers - have converged on the area since the mudslide to aid in the recovery. | Nearly 900 searchers - including 350 National Guard soldiers - have converged on the area since the mudslide to aid in the recovery. |
The mud and debris have constricted the flow of the Stillaguamish River, causing flooding upstream. | |
The Army Corps of Engineers has assisted in the construction of a temporary rock berm to reduce flooding in the area, assisting searchers in the ongoing effort. | The Army Corps of Engineers has assisted in the construction of a temporary rock berm to reduce flooding in the area, assisting searchers in the ongoing effort. |
Rain forecast for Tuesday is expected to cause the river to rise nearly a foot (30.5cm), but drier weather is predicted for later in the week. | Rain forecast for Tuesday is expected to cause the river to rise nearly a foot (30.5cm), but drier weather is predicted for later in the week. |
The mudslide destroyed about 30 houses, leaving piles of downed trees, wrecked houses and twisted shells of vehicles. | The mudslide destroyed about 30 houses, leaving piles of downed trees, wrecked houses and twisted shells of vehicles. |
Little sign of the community in Stillaguamish Valley is remains. | Little sign of the community in Stillaguamish Valley is remains. |
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