The town of Galena, Alaska flooded as the Yukon River

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The town of Galena, Alaska flooded as the Yukon River

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The town of Galena, Alaska flooded as the Yukon River overflowed during the breakup of winter ice. Thirty-two residents and 19 dogs were transported on an Alaska Air National Guard C-130 “Hercules” aircraft from Galena to Fairbanks, May 28, to wait for the water levels to subside. Photo by Sgt. Edward Eagerton, Alaska National Guard Public Affairs

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28/05/2013
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