High water leaves a mark

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December 30, 2019 - 10:18 AM

Iola firefighters assist Nora Lewis from a car stranded on a low-water bridge Sunday on 2000 Street. ACSD PHOTO

Iola firefighters assist Nora Lewis from a car stranded on a low-water bridge Sunday on 2000 Street, about 1.5 miles south of Gas in rural Allen County.

Torrential storms Saturday evening that dumped 1.3 inches of rain in the area filled Elm Creek beyond its banks at this spot.

Allen County sheriff’s deputies said Richard Barnum, who was driving the vehicle, Lewis and the couple’s daughter were pulled from the vehicle without incident. ACSD PHOTO

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