As Western Washington’s record-breaking flooding continued Friday, search-and-rescue agencies recounted dramatic rescues throughout the week requiring helicopters, inflatable kayaks and even tractors to assist residents who were caught in rapidly rising floodwaters.

In Sumas, Whatcom County, four people were trapped in their attic as the water rose 8 to 10 feet outside their home. With firefighters and U.S. Border Patrol unable to reach them, the U.S. Coast Guard deployed rescue helicopters from air stations Port Angeles and Astoria, Oregon. Coast Guard Air Station Astoria River Floods Rescue 0 seconds of 5 minutes, 28 secondsVolume 90% Press shift question mark to access a list of keyboard shortcuts Keyboard ShortcutsEnabledDisabled Shortcuts Open/Close/ or ? Play/PauseSPACE Increase

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