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Historic rainfall sparks major flooding in Fort Lauderdale

Rescue crews had to use boats to reach stranded residents after torrential rain caused flash flooding Wednesday in South Florida, shuttering schools and closing a major airport. Fort Lauderdale received nearly 26 inches of rain over the course of just 24 hours, a city record. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Fort Lauderdale.
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