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U.S. mudslide death toll rises to 14, 176 reported missing

2014-03-25 234 Dailymotion

The scale of the landslide becomes evident when seen by air.<br/> <br />This tangled waterlogged area of mud and debris is all that's left after a massive wall of earth collapsed close to the U.S. town of Oso in Washington State over the weekend.<br/> <br />The death toll has climbed to 14. Officials say 176 people are missing, although some are expected to overlap.<br/> <br />Search crews have worked day and night, in treacherous quick sand conditions.<br/> <br />But officials admit they have little hope of finding more survivors.<br/> <br />. (SOUNDBITE) (English) CHIEF TRAVIS HOTS, SNOHOMISH COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT, SAYING:<br/> <br />"We are still in rescue mode at this time. But the situation is very grim."<br/> <br />More than 100 properties were hit by the cascading mud but more people were concerned about finding their loved ones.<br/> <br />. (SOUNDBITE) (English) BARBARA WALSH, HUSBAND IS MISSING, SAYING:<br/> <br />"I want to know where my husband is. You know, I just need to know.. and any updates."<br/> <br />But despite t

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