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Capstone Global Library

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03 mai 2018

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9781474753869

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English

Poids de l'ouvrage

10 Mo

Whether it's a flash flood or a flood caused by a hurricane, these natural disasters are deadly. From well-known floods around the world to those that are lesser known, learn about victims who got caught in floods and about the valiant attempts to save them. You'll be on the edge of your seat as you discover the details of what makes a successful rescue, from fierce determination to the right equipment.

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Publié par

Capstone Global Library

Date de parution

03 mai 2018

EAN13

9781474753869

Langue

English

Poids de l'ouvrage

10 Mo

DARING FLOOD R E S C U E S

A M Y W A E S C H L E

Consultant: Jackie White, Captain of Fire Investigations and Homeland Security, Albuquerque Fire Department

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Quote Sources p.8, “From Festîvîtîes to Food Waters.” Roya Natîona Lîfeboat Instîtutîon, 7 March 2016; p.11, “Cycone Debbîe: SES Rescuers Just Mînutes from Beîng Swept Away.”The Australian, 3 Aprî 2017; p.16, “Fîrst Responders Save Trapped Aîrmen Durîng Typhoon Neogurî.” U.S. Aîr Force, 17 Juy 2014; p.21, “Woman, Baby Rescued by Coast Guard from Foodîng.” WCJL Savannah, 21 Juy 2017; p.24, “Toowoomba’s ‘Mîrace Gîr’ Surfaces After Beîng Feared Drowned.”The Australian, 20 January 2011; p.28, “A Nîght of Faîth and Courage.” The Tillamook Headlight Herald, 8 November 2008

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