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Woman survives eight days after being swept away by flash flood
Japan
First seen: Aug 22, 2026, 2:31 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 22, 2026, 2:31 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
A woman survived eight days in the Gunma Mountains after being swept away by a flash flood. The incident demonstrates the danger posed by sudden flooding.
SO WHAT?
Flash floods create serious hazards for residents, hikers and emergency responders.
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