17th Victim Found in Arkansas Floods

Up to 20 people remain missing
By John Johnson,  Newser Staff
Posted Jun 12, 2010 11:20 AM CDT

Rescue crews in Arkansas found a 17th body today after flash floods swept into a campgrounds in the southwest part of the state. About 20 people remain missing, reports ArkansasOnline. The victims had little time to reach higher ground when heavy rains sent the Little Missouri surging into the Albert Pike Recreation Area overnight yesterday, overturning trailers and destroying cabins.
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