ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION)<br/> <br />STORY: Local farmers in northern Argentina conducted dramatic rescue operations on Wednesday (June 11) after torrential downpours and flooding threatened the lives of cattle and horses.<br/> <br />Farmers in the province of Corrientes guided their cows, bulls and horses across a river to safety.<br/> <br />The animals swam as they were anchored with ropes to small boats.<br/> <br />Some needed special assistance or even a ride to get across the current.<br/> <br />Torrential rains pummeled the region over the weekend, causing water levels to surge in the Parana and Iguazu rivers. The famous Iguazu Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was closed to visitors as brown floodwater cascaded over the falls and obstructed walkways and viewpoints.
