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Harsh weather hampers Taiwan rescues

cnn.com
Aug. 13, 2009
Torrential downpours, dense fog, rugged terrain and raging rivers have made rescue efforts in Taiwan increasingly difficult and dangerous in the wake of Typhoon Morakot.
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