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2009 Red River Flood

 

Minnesota Conservation Officers recently responded to assist with rescue and relief efforts during the major flooding incident in the Red River Valley near Moorhead, MN.  46 Conservation Officers and command staff spent nearly seven days assisting local agencies with the rescue of stranded residents from flooded homes, transportation of workers and equipment, and inspection of infrastructure key to controlling the flood waters.  Our Conservation Officers specialized equipment, such as the airboat pictured above, combined with their training, boat handling skills, and immediate willingness to help was of great assistance to the communities of Fargo, ND and Moorhead, MN.

 

 

 

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Header Photo:  Egge Lake, Lake County, 2007