Helicopters, boats rescue over 200 from floods in UK’s Lake District; Ireland also hard hit

Floods devastate UK Lake District; much of Ireland

Helicopters, boats rescue scores from floods in UK’s Lake District; Ireland also hard hit

Floods devastate UK Lake District; Many rescued

British air force rescues 200 people from floodwaters in tourist region

200 in UK tourist region rescued from floodwaters

COCKERMOUTH, England — Britain’s air force and emergency workers using inflatable boats rescued about 200 people Friday as rising floodwaters caused widespread havoc in northern England’s picturesque Lake District. One police officer was missing after a bridge was washed away.

British air force rescues 200 people from floodwaters in tourist region

200 in UK tourist region rescued from floodwaters

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