As persistent rainfall devastates Kentucky, Good Samaritans and first responders have rushed into homes filling with water in order to save some of the state’s elderly residents.
At least two elderly women have been rescued amidst the ongoing flooding, including Mae Amburgey , whose bed was nearly underwater at the time she was saved The National Guard in Kentucky has performed nearly 700 air rescues since the flooding began on Wednesday. At least 600 rescues have been conducted by boat, with plenty more imminent as the rain continues to fall at record rates.
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