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Gillard Pledges Flood Aid

Description:A lucky escape from the floods in parts of Australia. This man was plucked from his car by rescuers in the New South Wales city of Wagga Wagga. About 8, 000 people have already fled their homes in Wagga Wagga after warnings the Murumbidgee river was on the rise again. Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Wednesday took a first hand look at the scenes of devastation. She's promising government help. (1:28)

Source: Reuters

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