Alaska airlifting hundreds from coastal villages devastated by flooding | NYGazet

The storm brought record water levels to two low-lying communities and washed away homes — some with people inside.

One of the most significant airlifts in Alaska history was underway Wednesday to move hundreds of people from coastal villages ravaged by high surf and strong winds from the remnants of Typhoon Halong last weekend, officials said. The storm brought r... [4828 chars]