Thousands rescued in Houston amid catastrophic flooding

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Published 2017-08-28
The storm forced Houston residents into canoes and rafts and onto the roofs of homes to plead for help as more than 50 inches of rain was predicted in some areas.
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  • @CourageDearHeart316
    FATHER GOD THANK YOU FOR RESCUING ME IN THE FLOOD I HOPE I WOULD BE LIKE YOU TO SAVE PEOPLE THAT DIED IN THE FLOOD I WOULD LOVED TO SAVE THEM BUT I COULDNT IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST AMEN
  • @ericfrom50
    In 2017 we should be capable of handling disasters like this. This hurricane made public figures aware well in advance. The city busses should have been used to get people out and shelters should have been set up in various areas, that way everyone can at least stay dry.
  • @madtownbeamer
    So Harvey did landfall in Rockport the evening of the 25th. Had 36 hours approximately to evacuate. Not ideal due to transportation issues evacuating Houston in that time but why not try?
  • @meertanvir9583
    I think its crazy how Katrina and harvey both happened in August
  • @jordan2243
    Whats the beginning music name it's so epic
  • @BMarie774
    The people who could've evacuated but didn't...I don't know. They should be charged. Especially if they have children. I'm aware some people were just not able to evacuate. So don't comment saying "some people truly didn't have a choice!". I realize this. I'm not talking about them. But there's always those idiots who actively decide not to go because they don't want people looting and stealing their stuff, or they wanna keep an eye on their property and house and think they'll somehow be able to prevent damage or flooding, or they just don't believe it'll be that bad or otherwise think they'll be safe where they are. Yeah. Then people have to come in and rescue them. Putting those rescuers lives in danger, and the lives of those people who truly were unable to evacuate for legitimate reasons. I know we'd never be able to truly tell who those people are. But, fuck, it pisses me off. We see it here in Florida all the time. People on the news like "We thought we could ride it out, but then it just got really bad!". Or "I just wanted to be here and keep an eye on things!" . And to those people, I still fucking hope they make it out alright. I hope everyone in Texas can find safety and soon begin rebuilding. And the resilience is already showing.
  • @elinebommel893
    WE ARE POWERLESS AGAINST THE POWER OF GOD WHEN ONES HE IS ANGRY..
  • @imslashjr
    Why do I feel sorry for people who keep voting against their own self interest? I don't know but I do.
  • @sharoniam5426
    REPENT THE LORD IS AT HAND.! MESSIAH KING LORD AND GOD JESUS CHRIST IS COMING SOON!
  • @vac33
    moore refugees to the north