Death toll rises in Kentucky flooding

At least 25 people including several children have been killed in devastating floods in the Appalachia region of eastern Kentucky. Gov. Andy Beshear says many people are still missing and expects the death toll to continue to rise. U.S. President Joe Biden has declared the floods a major disaster and freed up federal funds to support local rescuers.

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[magus]

1:45 someone needs to teach rescuers how paddles work.

[unclestusoutdoorworld]

I'm assuming RandPaul is arguing against federal emergency dollars being released?

[bodhiswayze]

I can't imagine not being able to get through to your loved ones to find out if they're ok. My heart goes out to everyone there, love from the UK ❤️

[mpgingdl]

Think about it: record tornadoes one season, catastrophic flooding not even a year later.

[holeshothunter]

Can't the residents read? The place is named HAZARD!

[cw]

That's what happens when you don't know how to roe or wade

[glenhill]

I’m sure you’re going to blame it on global warming

[leslieparker]

For the love of God, stop sending American tax dollars to Ukraine & other parts of the world. President Biden, PLEASE spend USA's revenue on American citizens. There are folks in Eastern Kentucky who lost it all.

[luzgoncena]

It's sad, I hope they find their missing love ones alive. Prayers may help 🙏 ✨.

[fabrizioandreucci]

the system is not doing what has to be done, when u vote for congress see if he 's actually very dedicated to combat climate problems but not only with words Vote the right 1

[jerushamaxwell]

Lake Mead and the Colorado River are drying up, so ironically, the flood rains hit Kentucky!

[joemfk]

Hope they're containing that water!

[DakhilB]

AIN'T New Orleans, Send All The Troops....

[seancarroll]

Was Anderson Cooper standing in a ditch?

[Del-Canada]

US sending all of their monies to Ukraine while it has to wait itself for aid.

[fasteddy]

Nothing for Brandon to gain by helping Kentucky...they already pay taxes.

[Myles-lT]

Hopefully the people there will be in alright in the end

[MrLoobu]

America need a fleet of trucks with large funnels on top to drive around chasing the water and bring it out west lol.

[SNIPERHAWK]

They were holding the paddles upside down

[sherelynwhite]

This is so tragic! When will humans stop building their communities and homes too close to natural water ways. We are not beavers!