April 28, 2024

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Home is swept away by surging Yellowstone River amid ‘unprecedented’ flooding that’s closed national park for first time in 34 YEARS as families are rescued on rafts

Daily Mail UK

Shocked bystanders captured the moment a large home was washed away down a surging Yellowstone River in Gardiner, Montana, Monday amid ‘unprecedented’ flooding that forced Yellowstone National Park to close its entrances to visitors for the first time in 34 years.

The home was reportedly occupied by employees of the park when it fell into the river. 

The Carbella Bridge, just north of the park, was also washed away as the river levels rose due to the rainfall, while a number of roads were washed out following devastating mudslides caused by the severe weather.

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