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93 Powerful Photos From Hurricane Harvey That Show The Devastating Power Of Nature
Hurricane Harvey is currently devastating southeastern Texas, including the city of Houston. Disastrous flooding, winds gusting up to 95 km/h, and even tornadoes have already caused billions of dollars in property damage, and have reportedly claimed at least 9 lives. Since Harvey made landfall at Rockport, Texas, in the early hours of August 26th, the Internet has become inundated with harrowing photos and stories from affected areas - stories of tragedy, rescue, community and generosity. We're bringing you the ones that are making headlines, and stirring hearts, worldwide.
If you would like to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey, Houston mayor Sylvester Turner has set up an emergency relief fund which can be found here.
Scroll down the see the storm that is being called "the worst disaster in Texas history" for yourself. Our thoughts are with all those touched by this event.
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#1
A Furniture Store In Texas Is Providing Shelter And Food For Hurricane Victims
Hisseefit 8 years ago
The owner 'mattress mac' has always helped his fellow people in troubling times. He's a good man.
S Missions 8 years ago
Yes and besides they might need new furniture when the flood subsides. Who else are you going to buy from other than the store that gave you food and shelter.
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Luann Williams Halter 8 years ago
I hope everyone in Houston buys furniture from this man after this!
Brenda Jones 8 years ago
James "Matress Mack" McIngvale has the biggest heart! God bless this man!
M O'Connell 8 years ago
I'm pleased to see that everyone is keeping their feet off the furniture :)
Valerie Ashenhurst 8 years ago
S Missions .... What a cynical and negative outlook you must have on life . The store is trying to give a little dryness and comfort to those who have lost everything and are cold and wet .... Probably did not think about whether they would buy something at a later date .... Shame on you !
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#2
A Dog Named Otis Is Walking Around Sinton Tx Carrying A Entire Bag Of Dog Food With Him
Nathalie Hidalgo 8 years ago
He was never lost. His owners said he's "social" and gets around town on his own! Crazy, huh?
Load More Replies... M O'Connell 8 years ago
Actually, according to the dogs owner, he regularly visits the local lumber yard, where the owner feeds him. The yard was closed but apparently a door blew open and let him in, so he helped him self to lunch to-go.
Judy Sparks 8 years ago
This dog should become famous, he is so smart. This just goes to show animals have thoughts and feelings, as well as intelligence. Otis certainly has my respect!❤
Pattie Kelly 8 years ago
OK guy driving white truck you see me here carrying this heavy bag of dog food and you would think you'd stop and give me a lift. No now I am stuck just walking down this wet road......
#3
This Policeman Worked Countless Hours Helping Victims Of Hurricane Harvey Until He Passed Out From Exhaustion
#4
Dog Hanging On During Houston Flooding. She Was Rescued!
Brenda Jones 8 years ago
This pup reminds me (by looks and circumstances) of my best buddy, Toby, who was rescued on Chadwick St. in the 1973 flood by our good neighbors in Jacinto City TX. Thanks again to the Frank and Romona De Los Santos Family on Chadwick St.!
Nathalie Hidalgo 8 years ago
People are chaining and tying up their dogs to leave them behind. WTF?! Totally heartless & illegal! Roman Forest PD Chief Carlisle is promising accountability!
Kris Dow 8 years ago
I can understand pets getting lost in a situation like this (just takes the dog bolting away in fear at the wrong moment) but why on earth would you leave them tied up or crated? At least give the poor thing a fighting chance!
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Texans Refuse To Leave Pets Behind As They Flee
velocirrober 8 years ago
There were many that were left behind... even tied. It's hard to believe, but nobody knows what made them make that decision.
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Belinda Smith 8 years ago
Not ALL Texans refuse to leave their pets behind as they flee.......😢😡
#6
Floater Baby - Mother Who Was Waiting For Rescue During The Hurricane Shared A Picture Of Her Baby Floating In A Large Plastic Container
Ozgur Kurt 8 years ago
This is really moving. Midst of all the disaster a mom managed to give her child comfort and feeling of security including a toy
Seraphine Antonia 8 years ago
I thought the same... Beautiful and sad at the same time
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Colleen Adams 8 years ago
A picture she will be able to show her own children someday when she tells them about the time she was like Moses, floating in a "plastic basket" ! Glad she was safely rescued! Smart mother to have put her in that waterproof "boat".
#7
Joe Garcia Carries His Dog Heidi From His Flooded Home
M O'Connell 8 years ago
Any dog would be, given the violence of the storm, coupled with every inch of their surroundings being different.
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Cláudia Santos 8 years ago
Hope they made it to safety! this is the loveliest image through all the sorrow!
Judy Sparks 8 years ago
Aww... God bless this man and his dog. This pic says a lot for the owner.
#8
This Is Houston
Wendy J Shores 8 years ago
I have family in Katy. They have never seen anything like this before! Now with Irma on her way, its scary!
#9
America 2017 In One Picture
saul andre 8 years ago
A mexican, a chinese and a Indian lady saving a white lady from USA... it is not kinda message?
Ayla Fecero 8 years ago
I absolutely love this. 4 different races, one common goal, not staged, tragic, but beautiful.
Victoria Saxon 8 years ago
This photo gives me hope for America. I really believe American's are stronger, kinder and have a much deeper sense of humanity than what Trump and the more lunatic of his followers ever display.
Valerie Fodstad 8 years ago
The brightest stars are those who shine for the benefit of others, God Bless them they have to just be so tired and so exhausted .. Many prayers ,
#10
My Friends Out Rescuing People And Pets In Houston Today And Taking A Break For Donuts. Closed Unfortunately. Good People!
Shirley Klingbeil-Anderson 8 years ago
Wonderful people---crummy govt and American Red Cross keeps 92 cents of every dollar
Pattie Kelly 8 years ago
Yep Donuts for us and donuts holes for the dogs....what closed???? Oh Great.
Kate Baxter 8 years ago
With all the wildfires in British Columbia people had to be evacuated while the firefighters, police, RCMP had to stay. Tim Horton's coffee shops and doughnuts are iconic in Canada. one of the shops in the fire area filled all the pots with coffee and all the milk/sugar etc dispenser and left the store wide open so the workers could help themselves. The RCMP took turns making more coffee and getting the milk/sugar etc filled.
Charlene Brickey 8 years ago
Like I said before, times like these shows who really cares and has a really good heart.
#11
Getting Home After A 49,5 Hour Shift Working Hurricane Harvey
M O'Connell 8 years ago
Did you honestly put 49.5 hours on your time card? I think in this instance we could round it to 50. Thank you for your good work.
Mark Williams 8 years ago
This is my partner Mark Holmes whom I serve with everyday at HFD. I am so honored and proud to know him and have served and continue to serve with him throughout this ordeal. He is a good man indeed. #proudofyoubrother
Susann Campbell 8 years ago
Have you kissed your family today and hugged your animals and pets? .
Charlene Brickey 8 years ago
Thanks for the help and so glad you were able to go home to spend time with your family. I'm sure you went back out to help some more. Please stay safe yourself to. God Bless you and your family.
Ana Pereira Ico 8 years ago
And to rest a few hrs to head back caz that's how proud they are of what they do. Thanks for sharing
#12
A Rescue Helicopter Hovers In The Background As An Elderly Woman And Her Poodle Use An Air Mattress To Float Above Flood Waters From Tropical Storm Harvey While Waiting To Be Rescued From Scarsdale Boulevard In Houston, Texas
therealpixie 8 years ago
Now this is an image I, as a 70 year old person can get behind. We're not cute or adorable; we're not frail and dependent. We are resourceful, strong, and capable women who can take care of ourselves. Yay!!!
Darrien Mae 8 years ago
Hopefully she was rescued within the three hours those things go flat lol
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Vanessica Bloxgirl 8 years ago
Damn, would she have blown it up by it's self or has she used a battery charged blower
Lenny Vos-Groenendijk 8 years ago
I love that woman and her dog! Look at them! Totally relexed. What ever will be, will be😉
Susann Campbell 8 years ago
This woman is not helpless, must have had training in the Military when younger and she is just waiting to float to the nearest dry land. See she even has on glow in the dark vest on.
#13
Steve Culver Cries With His Dog Otis As He Talks About What He Said Was The, ' Most Terrifying Event In His Life,' When Hurricane Harvey Blew In And Destroyed Most Of His Home While He And His Wife Took Shelter There
Brenda Jones 8 years ago
You don't need an extensive research undertaking to explain the science behind the benefits of pet ownership. Here's indisputable proof in this photo alone.
Marylou Sakosky 8 years ago
stop..i can't quit crying ..bless your heart honey ..all is going to be better ..Jesus is there too you know
Charlene Brickey 8 years ago
God, the poor man and his wife and dog. Thank God they survived. God was watching over them.
#14
Isiah Courtney Carries His Dog Bruce Through Flood Waters In Beaumont Place, Houston, Texas
M O'Connell 8 years ago
I smell a meme coming here. Notice how mom is carrying the kid and most of the supplies, while dad basically just has the dog. I'm just assuming the woman behind and to the right is with him.
Marlowe Fitzpatrik 8 years ago
I thought the same. But maybe she said "Bring the dog! " and he said "How, I have to carry all this stuff here" and she said "You take the dog, I'll take everything else" - and that's how that pic happened. That would surely be the case if that were my dog and my husband ;-)
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Dizzyaudiohh 8 years ago
Thank goodness there are some people like this that save their animals and not abandon them.
Vanessica Bloxgirl 8 years ago
The mother i the background should also be proud of what she has done. Carrying all those bags and carrying a child <3
Jacki Kirby 8 years ago
that poor women in the background has her hands full. hope her and im assuming her child is ok.
RaroaRaroa 8 years ago
That dog looks heavy. I know I couldn't carry my dog, but she's a good swimmer, so I'd have to hope she could swim alongside. Or I'd find something to float her in.
William Teach 8 years ago
Bruce has this look like "we're going to the vet, right? He told me we were going to the park, but, I bet its' the vet"
Marylou Sakosky 8 years ago
Have fur baby will struggle ..Me too Sir..Your a better man for this too..You are so blessed \0/
#15
Harris County Sheriff's Office Deputy Carries Two Children To Safety
Bobbi Newell 8 years ago
No, that's an official jacket. You can see the white lettering on the back. They're making sure people are getting out, and into shelters.
Marcie Hatfield 8 years ago
THIS GUY IS A HERO! THANK YOU, SIR, FOR BEING A POSITIVE ELEMENT IN THIS CHAOS!
Charlene Brickey 8 years ago
How is it a bad headline. What matters is that they got out safe. Looking at the children, they don't look scared at all. It looks like they think it's a big adventure. Thank you Harris County sheriff's Deputy for your brave work. I'm sure it's very appreciated.
#16
Alexendre Jorge Evacuates Ethan Colman, 4, From A Neighborhood Inundated By Floodwaters From Tropical Storm Harvey On Monday
Lenny Vos-Groenendijk 8 years ago
A hero? Why? Isn't this a normal human thing to do?
Load More Replies... Hisseefit 8 years ago
I hope this child found its parents soon after. I heard there were some children that were alone, by news reports.
Charlene Brickey 8 years ago
I bet that boy was very scared but it looks like he put on a very brave face. God Bless to the guy who rescued the boy.
Hamlets twin 8 years ago
If it weren't for the context this could be a cool vacation picture...
Brenda Jones 8 years ago
I'm hoping this boy remembers this as an adventure, rather than a tragedy.
#17
Texans Refuse To Leave Pets Behind As They Flee
Adriana E. Henricy 8 years ago
the scared face this poor puppy has :( i'm glad they dont leave them behind
Ingrid Tsai 8 years ago
You can't leave them behind, they are living beings just like us and they deserve whatever help that can be given to them.
Tara Trainor 8 years ago
Sadly not all Texans...many actually left their pets to drown, chained or crated. Not sure why they would do that. If you can't take them at least set them free so they have a chance to live.
#18
Houston Police SWAT Officer Daryl Hudeck Carries Catherine Pham And Her 13-Month-Old Son Aiden After Rescuing Them From Their Home Surrounded By Floodwaters From Tropical Storm Harvey In Huston
Angela Williams 8 years ago
And just like that he won the hearts of every woman in america:) Thanks fella for being so awesome .
Charlene Brickey 8 years ago
That poor mother looks very scared and the baby looks as if he or she is sleeping with out a care in the world. Thanks for the Houston Police Swat Officer in helping to rescue and help the people that needed the help.
#19
Seniors In La Vita Bella Nursing Home In Dickinson Texas Waiting To Be Rescued
Little letitia 8 years ago
Despite advice and predictions there are no hurricane psychics who could have pinpointed who, where and when would suffer the most or be in such danger that the resources and money and time needed to move an entire community would be practical and necessary at that time until it had already began
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Brian Leahy 8 years ago
They are all safe now, there is a pic on twitter if these same folks safe and dry
Brian Leahy 8 years ago
PICTURED: Elderly ladies seen in viral flooding photo are now safe - Daily Mail https://apple.news/AaEn-QvGURzyHoDRR09BjKA
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Zori the degu 8 years ago
The carefree face of the woman in the armchair though: "Huh, worried? Do you know how many ruddy hurricanes I've seen?"
ugaas wiilhoog 8 years ago
And this is one of the reasons my mother will live with me. Just imagine your parents there. My heart goes out to them. 😢 😢
Hisseefit 8 years ago
This just makes me sad that they couldn't get them out earlier. The mayor said for everyone to sit tight. Shame on him. The governor of Texas said Get out.
Danielle Romanishin 8 years ago
So 6 million people could have sat in gridlock traffic while roads flooded? They had the best chance at survival where they were. Plus there was no exact way of knowing where it would hit hardest. This is what they had said 30+" for Austin we got Houston's forecast for rain and they got ours and then almost doubled it.
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Doggo Keeps An Eye Out On The Flood. Been Stuck At Home Surrounded By Water For 2 Days Now In Friendswood Texas
Hamlets twin 8 years ago
"I don't care if there is a flood. That damn cat is not getting in here"
Charlene Brickey 8 years ago
I hope that poor animal has a dry place to go and food and clean drinking water. It's going to get sick staying in water like that.
Susann Campbell 8 years ago
The person that took the picture was the owner of the dog.
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Michele Jankelow 8 years ago
This is desperately wrong and tragic! Where the his owners for God sake!!!!!!!!!
#21
Sam Speights Tries To Hold Back Tears While Holding His Dogs And Surveying The Damage To His Home In The Wake Of Hurricane Harvey
Kelela 8 years ago
My heart aches for all these people. Such devastation. Many of my friends went through this with Hurricane Matthew 2016 Florida. At least this man & his pups are alive.
lasagna's underrated 8 years ago
Luckily Sandy didn't do that for us up in New York. All we lost was our power for a week.
Load More Replies... Susann Campbell 8 years ago
"Come on daddy build us another puppy house before it rains again."
Charlene Brickey 8 years ago
Thank God he survived and his dogs and that it was only his house he lost. Looks like he could have lost a lot more. Thank God they survived. And hopefully his house can be replaced. But I know it hurts to loose your home and belongings.
Nathalie Hidalgo 8 years ago
Poor guy. What a total loss. Must be a good human - those dogs sure do love him.
#22
Shardea Harrison Looks At Her 3-week-old Baby, Sarai, As Dean Mize, Right, And Jason Legnon Use An Airboat To Rescue Them From Their Home In Houston
Hamlets twin 8 years ago
This one has an air-boat. Much more bad-a*s than a cape
Load More Replies... Charlene Brickey 8 years ago
Some people do have a heart and compassion. God Bless the heroes that have come out to help.
Wanda Queen 8 years ago
This picture is the one that pushed me over. It's making me emotional for a number of reasons.
#23
Hurricane Harvey Is Pictured Off The Coast Of Texas
Marlowe Fitzpatrik 8 years ago
Dammit... Earth seems to not be flat at all.... (But seriously - great picture!)
Wendy J Shores 8 years ago
And Irma is right behind him. If Irma hits the gulf, there will be no more Texas! Pray that it does something else besides hit the USA!
#24
Intersection Along San Houston Pkwy. In Houston, Water About 17 Feet Deep
Angela Williams 8 years ago
Roflol and the damn light still working ....It sprinkles here and my lights are out . Hats off to whomever built that.
Charlene Brickey 8 years ago
Jesus that's scary. I hope the people that live around there made it out.
#25
When U Flooded,and Don't Wanna Get Electrocuted, But Hopeful
Lara B. 8 years ago
Such a devastating situation and this woman still hasn't forgot to smile. Incredible!!!
Michelle Drought 8 years ago
I know that smile is awesome to see ,it shows the strength of these wonderful people. God bless
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Vlad Horobet 8 years ago
Why is there electricity into a flooded area?? I know it is essential, but at this point, it can do more harm than help.
M O'Connell 8 years ago
It depends on how the grids are laid out in that area. If the lines were all overhead power may have been left on for essential services. Underground cables would likely have been shut off regardless.
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Charlene Brickey 8 years ago
Yep, it's amazing isn't it. That people have lost everything but grateful that they survived and put a smile on their faces to.
Helen Burgess 8 years ago
shouldn't they unplug their appliances or flip the circuit breaker off?
#26
People Make Their Way Down Partially Flooded Roads In Galveston, Texas
Adriana E. Henricy 8 years ago
we had one of those when the floods hit us early this year 20224-59a5...c9b646.jpg 
#27
Lisa Rehr Holds Her Four-Year Old Son Maximus, After They Lost Their Home To Hurricane Harvey, As They Await To Be Evacuated With Their Belongings From Rockport
Angela Williams 8 years ago
sad little picture but you did survive along with your baby . Things can be rebuilt . Anyway sorry you guys have to go through this .
Charlene Brickey 8 years ago
You can just tell that she's so grateful that she has her son and nothing else matters but that. God Bless them.
#28
Man Sits On Bench With His Dog During Hurricane Harvey
Charlene Brickey 8 years ago
Now there's a picture. Looks like he's disgusted with the whole mess and just decided to just sit awhile. Hopefully he and his dog and family if he has one made it out okay.
Michele Jankelow 8 years ago
Like this guy! A man and his dog + ball! Superb! Hope all turns out well for you!
#29
24 Hour Difference In Houston From Harvey 2017
Charlene Brickey 8 years ago
Yay, it looks as if the angle is different from the left picture. Look at all that water. Where the HELL is it going to go. Hopefully everyone from that area made it out.
#30
Jesus Rodriguez Rescues Gloria Garcia After Rain Flooded Pearland, In The Outskirts Of Houston
Charlene Brickey 8 years ago
That's a lot of water. God Bless all the people that got out there and helped.
Liz Templeman 8 years ago
So Jesus is not walking on the water today? And what was that about wine? :D Seriously though, Jesus seems just the guy you need in a situation like this <3
#31
My Friend Fishing From His Balcony In Houston
lasagna's underrated 8 years ago
Look how the water stops at the floor below! He's making the most of it, though!
Nathalie Hidalgo 8 years ago
Saw that too - his neighbor's apt just below him is totally flooded!
Load More Replies... Charlene Brickey 8 years ago
I don't think he should eat anything he gets out that water. Lots of dead animals will cause a lot of problems for the people of Texas. The water will be contaminated. Please everyone be very careful of the water.
Kim Williams 8 years ago
Whatever he caught he wont be able to eat due to the bacteria from the flooding.
Kelela 8 years ago
Catfish fry for dinner? Careful of the sewage, this is probably not a good idea.
Hamlets twin 8 years ago
Depending of the situation, he may not have another choice.
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Residents Use Boats To Evacuate Flood Waters Along Tidwell Road In East Houston, Texas
Charlene Brickey 8 years ago
WOW, look at all of those boats. Those poor people. So many with no place to go now. Hopefully for not very long.
Pamela Miller 8 years ago
This is like a mini-Dunkirk 2017. Except instead of the citizens rescuing the good folk from the Nazi's it is mean ol' Mother Nature.
#33
This Poor Dog Was Left Chained Without Any Hope To Escape
Nicky OldfieldDescipleookooo 8 years ago
I saw this picture and the story that went with it and it would seem she (the dog) will have a happy ending after all. I have copied and pasted the story for you . In the midst of the hurricane, a dog was spotted chained up and abandoned as flood waters from Hurricane Harvey rose up around it. Photos taken by the DailyMail.com show the dog tethered to a telephone pole in Victoria, Texas, where as much as 10 inches of rain have flooded the area in just 24 hours. Photographer Ruaridh Connellan rushed across the flood water, which was fortunately not dangerously deep, and untied the dog, who wagged her tail and bounded off to safer ground. He now calls her Lucky. She's safe, and Connellan has since been back to feed her. DailyMail.com has been unable to trace who was living in the trailer. Connellan would be happy to look after her, after forming a bond with the energetic pup. "I'd love to take Lucky to live with me in New York, but I'll have to wait and go through the proper channels
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ugaas wiilhoog 8 years ago
Like why, it's one thing to leave them but deprive them of all chance if survival, there is seriously something wrong with that person.
M O'Connell 8 years ago
The question I have that hasn't been answered yet is: Was the dog tied up specifically when the owners left, or was the dog ordinarily on a tie-out line in the yard? If things got serious and you were mostly concerned for your spouse & children, it would be easy to forget that the dog was on a tether in the yard.
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Myrto Tzortzou 8 years ago
Yes she-female dog- was rescued by that photographer of Daily Mail. But they are searching for her owner.
Cat Meow 8 years ago
May sound harsh, but her (hopefully now former) owner deserves the same treatment.
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LaDonna Hulcy 8 years ago
Whoever left this dog there should be facing jail time and felony abuse charges.
Dizzyaudiohh 8 years ago
People just p**s me off that do this to their animals.. why have them if you're going to just desert them when s**t hits the fan? #animalsoverhumans
Myrna Rodriguez 8 years ago
HOW CRUEL, WHY ANYONE LEAVE THIS DOG WITHOUT A CHANCE TO FIGHT FOR HIS LIFE? JAIL THEY DESERVE JAIL FOR A LONG TIME
Mindy Keys 8 years ago
I get that people were - rather pressed for time in evacuating, but really?? How f---ing long does it take to unhook/let your animals out and say 'good luck'? Personally you would not get me out without my babies - but really? A******s.
FABULOUS1 8 years ago
So lets take a picture of the dog and label it "no hope to escape." The owner should be ashamed of themselves. At least give the dog a fighting chance
Maya Ayeis 8 years ago
chained???... at least release the pets if you can't take care of them... chained is a fighting chance??... come on....
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Isabel Tamayo 8 years ago
Poor dog. The owner should experienced being chained and left alone in a hurricane this strong.
#34
Neighbors Used Their Personal Boats To Rescue Jane Rhodes In Friendswood, Texas
#35
Barb Davis, 74. Is Helped To Dry Land After Being Rescued From Her Flooded Neighborhood After It Was Inundated With Rain Water, Remnants Of Hurricane Harvey
therealpixie 8 years ago
The expressions on both their faces is so sweet. I love the way he's grinning like she just cracked a good joke, and he's like "Whut?!"
Charlene Brickey 8 years ago
Yes it's a really good picture. It shows how grateful she is for his help. And you can tell that he appreciates whatever she had said to him. God Bless them both.
#36
People Walk Through Water To A Staging Area To Evacuate In Dickinson, Texas
Charlene Brickey 8 years ago
Thank God for that. At least some people know to take care of their animals to.
#37
A Stranded Motorist Escapes Floodwaters On Interstate 225 In Houston, Texas
Hisseefit 8 years ago
Being smart. Staying away from snakes, fire ants and who knows what else is in the water. Houston has bayous.
Stefano Aprea 8 years ago
Sometimes you just wanna try to reach your family and make sure they are safe. If you see a flooded road in front of you, you don't think about being blocked by high waters, you just think about your family...
S Missions 8 years ago
Yes before we had a stormwater management system built here, you could see this happen in less than an hour of rain.
Flora Polvado 8 years ago
This is why some areas were told to "stay put." A lot of evacuees died on the road trying to escape Hurricane Rita.
#38
Wilford Martinez, Right, Is Rescued From His Flooded Car By Harris County Sheriff's Department Richard Wagner Along Interstate 610
Kelela 8 years ago
Thank you to all the police officers & others who helped! Too often they get negative press.
Stefano Aprea 8 years ago
That could be easily a grin given by distress or heavily breathing. The mouth sides lifted up are not necessarily a sign of happiness or joy, but just a way to take more air intake trying to not fully open the mouth and swallow filthy flood waters. But important is Mr.Wilford is safe now.
#39
Guy Saves His Bmw From The Harvey Flood Waters
#40
A Texas National Guard Soldier Carries A Woman On His Back As They Conduct Rescue Operations In Flooded Areas Around Houston
Evie Heaven 8 years ago
Looks like he is flying above water (I know he isn't, but the colors...)
Charlene Brickey 8 years ago
Yes to everyone. God Bless all of the heroes that came out to help the needy.
#41
Julius Verret, 14, Floats In Street Flooding In Lake Charles
Charlene Brickey 8 years ago
Looks like he's having a great time but be careful of snakes, gators, fire ants, and bacteria from the water. You CAN GET HURT. God Bless he's safe.
#42
A Flooded Graveyard In Pearland
Charlene Brickey 8 years ago
That's why New Orleans has crypt, where they can't float away. It's happened. WOW, I hope they stay there and don't float away.
Kathy McAlexander 8 years ago
OMG!! This is where my mom has been buried since '71! :'( She died of cancer at age 29 yrs old.
Mary Waisanen 8 years ago
This once happened in Woonsocket Rhode Island. It flooded to the point where graves started floating down the street.
#43
Cattle Are Stranded In A Flooded Pasture On Highway 71 In La Grange, Texas
Holly Holtz 8 years ago
Do you see a fence? Nope. Having lived in TX, fences are better for cattle. If it is foggy or rainy they prevent the cattle from wandering into culverts or rivers. They also find fences to help guide them home if they can't see. Yes, this one specific flooding incident makes fences 'bad' but no fences would be 1000 times worse.
Load More Replies... sh 8 years ago
Some did. http://heavy.com/news/2017/08/harvey-cattle-moved-street-video-hurricane-livestock-cows-dayton-houston-texas/
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FlunkedTuring 8 years ago
Some of these mamas are right at a ton each. If they decide to go somewhere, it will take one hell of a fence to stop them.
#44
People Are Rescued From Flood Waters From Hurricane Harvey On An Air Boat In Dickinson
Monty Is Fiennes 8 years ago
Lovin the lady with the glasses.... There may be bad times but you can still enjoy the ride!!....
Charlene Brickey 8 years ago
Yep, she's the only one smiling. Maybe she knows something the others don't???
Load More Replies... Stefano Aprea 8 years ago
Airboats are the most efficient in case of flooding. They basically don't have keel and can navigate in shallow waters, having a flat hull.
#45
An Elderly Man Is Carried After Being Rescued In East Houston, Texas
Margie Lazou 8 years ago
In ancient Greek mythology, a young man called Aeneas carried his father on his back, and his son to Italy, after Troy was his by a huge tidal wave. When he and other people with him got there, the founded a city, which eventually became Rome (after it was renamed by Remus).
Stefano Aprea 8 years ago
@Margie Lazou, nice quote but Aeneas legend speaks, through the words of the (latin) poet Vergilius, of Aeneas leaving Troy (engulfed in flames, not flooded) with his father Anchises on his back. After a long journey he reached Italy and eventually founded some cities but not Rome. In some instances of Roman mythology the roman twins Romulus and Remus (founders of Rome city) have been identified as direct descendants of Aeneas. This was done after about 500 years from Rome foundation in order to include the Rome foundation into the Ancient Greek legacy and mythology, trying to "forget" the real Etruscan origin of Romulus and Remus. Giving to Rome an origin from "Greece" side would eventually give more benefits, cultural and economical to the same Rome.
Margie Lazou 8 years ago
thanks for the rest of the info, it was a tale I read long time ago. :)
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Two Kayakers Try To Beat The Current Pushing Them Down An Overflowing Brays Bayou From Tropical Storm Harvey In Houston
M O'Connell 8 years ago
Inflatable kayaks (especially the inexpensive ones) don't track very well in the water, especially moving water. Simply hanging on would be the best use of energy.
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Residents Wade Through Flood Waters From Tropical Storm Harvey In Beaumont Place
Charlene Brickey 8 years ago
Yes it's a very good picture but tragic to because of all the people having to leave there homes.
#48
A Cow Struggles To Keep Its Head Above Floodwaters Near Fulton
Stefano Aprea 8 years ago
Unfortunately, like I've directly witnessed here in Fiji during a major flood in 2009, the poor animals just give up for stress or fatigue, lay down and get drowned. But most of them will follow the spirit of survival and look around for any elevated place, also if just few inches from where they are.
S Missions 8 years ago
All species are equally important. Fencing in a large area to keep cattle off the roads is totally different from keeping an animal in a cage just a little larger than itself, just to provide entertainment and amusement.
Michele Jankelow 8 years ago
Where the hell is this bloody farmer? Probably safe somewhere!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
#49
Dusk In Houston’s Meyerland Area On Sunday Night
#50
People Use An Inflated Mattress To Evacuate Their Homes
#51
A Man Walks Through Floodwaters And Onto The Main Road After Surveying His Property
Stefano Aprea 8 years ago
There are automatic safety system to cut off the power from those power lines. Or eventually made by the technicians themselves. In no way people can get electrocuted. Sometimes the flood can damage the power central first making them out of service in the very first hours of flood. You can also see in the pic how many lines are already interrupted and broke. It will be no easy to bring back the power in those areas.
Charlene Brickey 8 years ago
There has been several people killed by down powerlines in Houston. So just make sure the powerlines are off or better yet, just stay away from them. It's better to be safe than sorry.
April Hladik 8 years ago
This one makes you realize the extent to which their infrastructure is taken out. Really it will take a long time to get back to normal.
Ginger Johnson 8 years ago
Oh my those power lines could fall completely and electrocute all of those people! I hope everyone stays safe.
#52
People Evacuate A Neighborhood Inundated By Floodwaters From Tropical Storm Harvey On Monday
Vlad Horobet 8 years ago
I just love the guy that it's almost neck deep into the water but he carries an umbrella. Can't get them curls wet, man.
Monika Soffronow 8 years ago
It is not about the curls. He is wearing glasses!
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Kristen Geary 8 years ago
He might be using the umbrella as a means to be visible to rescuers.
#53
People Push A Stalled Pickup To Through A Flooded Street In Houston
Charlene Brickey 8 years ago
Why all the trouble, his right insurance will pay for it. Unless you don't have insurance???
Charlene Brickey 8 years ago
Then why comment yourself, just ignore it then if you think it's stupid????
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#54
My House In Meyerland During Harvey
M O'Connell 8 years ago
Click through to the original image. It definitely isn't, lol
Load More Replies... Kelela 8 years ago
No, Elvis has left the building. Seriously though, my heart goes out to all the people who are affected. Having experienced it, it is no joke. But humor is a positive feeling. Not making light of your misery. Prayers for all of you.
#55
Melani Zurawski Cries While Inspecting Her Home In Port Aransas
#56
A Person Walks Through A Flooded Street With A Dog
Joan Tholl-Vang 8 years ago
It looks like he has all he can do to keep balanced as it is.
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Charlene Brickey 8 years ago
I hope they made it to. I don't know if the dog was with him or not????????
#57
Sterling Broughton Is Moved From A Rescue Boat Onto A Kayak In Dickenson, Texas
Charlene Brickey 8 years ago
Poor lady, she looks scared. I think I would be to if I had to relie solely on someone to help me. It's hard on the elderly. God Bless them all.
#58
Residents With A Dog Sit In The Back Of A Truck While Waiting To Be Rescued From Rising Floodwaters In Spring, Texas
RaroaRaroa 8 years ago
I think I would have waited upstairs in the house, but maybe it's not their house.
Bunzilla 8 years ago
I've heard this can actually be a really bad idea. If the floodwaters rise too much, you can be trapped inside your house and drown : /
Load More Replies... Charlene Brickey 8 years ago
I think that if the water got higher it could cause the truck to float or even flip. I hope they made it out in time.
#59
A Car Is Submerged On A Freeway Flooded By Tropical Storm Harvey
Hisseefit 8 years ago
I hope it was empty. So many people told to stay in place by the mayor then after shtf then they tried to evacuate. Unfortunately the government isn't always right.
Fightinggravity 8 years ago
Let us know when you come up with a surefire plan to safely evacuate 6.5 million people out of a city the size of the entire state of Connecticut within a 48 hour period all ahead of a storm that is completely unprecedented and unpredictable. Until then, maybe you should help instead of write uninformed comments on every picture.
Load More Replies... Stefano Aprea 8 years ago
I'm just shacking thinking of what will be the aftermath of this tragedy. Many homeless people and uncounted stray animals will be never counted as victims...just terrible and horrible
Charlene Brickey 8 years ago
Was there a evaluation order? I need to ask my sister who lives in Houston. Maybe she'll know since she worked at the Harris County Courthouse. Ill have to see. Good question.
Charlene Brickey 8 years ago
If there was and that many people stayed, then there was a lot of stupid people for staying, but if the mayor didn't order one, they have a very stupid mayor,right.
Load More Replies... Angela Williams 8 years ago
That picture could only get scarier if it had a shark in it .....that is just terrifying to me for some reason.
#60
Area Residents Use A Kayak To Rescue Motorists Stranded On Interstate Highway 45 In Houston
#61
Police Block Traffic Following Closure Of The I-10 Freeway Leading Into Houston
Charlene Brickey 8 years ago
Yes it's a good picture. It's like waiting for a pin to drop. Everyone holding their breath waiting, waiting, then boom, that pin dropped.
#62
A Helicopter Lifts A Person During Evacuation Of Houston's Meyerland Area
Charlene Brickey 8 years ago
Why? Maybe the person was injured or maybe there was something going on that we don't know.
Brian Chesney 8 years ago
They are dropping off not picking up...they had some many to rescue, it was deemed safer AND faster to not bring them inside if they were not injured and just needing rescued. Only now are we reaching the point where they might be suffering from exposure.
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#65
Rescue Workers And Civilians Waited For Emergency Crews In The Meyerland Area Of Houston
#66
Searchers Patrol The Upscale River Oaks Neighborhood Of Houston For Stranded Residents
#68
An Eighteen Wheel Tractor Trailer Is Stranded On Interstate Highway 45 Which Is Submerged From The Effects Of Hurricane Harvey Seen During Widespread Flooding In Houston, Texas
Lori Sloan 6 years ago
Seeing how high the water got on 18-wheelers put it in perspective... I mean, look at the door to the cab!
#69
Karen Preston Was Carried To Safety After Evacuating Her Flooded Neighborhood On The Outskirts Of Houston
Barbara Villegas 8 years ago
Don't judge what you don't know! That's just cruel.
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#70
A Dead Dog Lies Out Of The Passenger Window Of An Overturned Pickup Truck After Hurricane Harvey Landed In The Coast Bend Area In Port Aransa
april peterson 8 years ago
RIP SWEET BABY. :( :( :( ANOTHER ANGEL GOT THEIR WINGS. I am so crying now
Sam Bowman 8 years ago
I understand why you'd take a picture of this, but it's not right in any respect to post a picture of something that's died. You wouldn't do it for a human. These are all very difficult images for people to see, but death is not something I was prepared to see when viewing these photos. Please take it down.
Lillian Tate Melchiori 8 years ago
The human death toll is now around 30, death itself is to be expected in this natural disaster. These were labeled "powerful" photos, and although I admit it is a tough picture to view, it's not like we can just shut out the horrible things that have happened.
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Alexis Strand 8 years ago
OMG your article needs a warning! This is explicit content. Some of us pet lovers get very upset seeing things like this. I'm just devastated. This poor, precious baby.
#71
Daisy Graham Reacts To The News That A Friend Of Hers May Still Be In An Apartment That Was Destroyed By Hurricane Harvey In Rockport
Marlowe Fitzpatrik 8 years ago
Why do people take pictures of people the moment they hear something terrible? Like "Oh, I'm sorry to tell you but your grandpa was trampled by a llama today" *click* Is there something wrong with me for not understanding, or something wrong with people for being such d***s?
Rebecca Rogers 8 years ago
Let me know if you figure out the answer Marlowe, I don't get it either.
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A Woman Uses A Coat Hanger To Try And Retrieve An Item From A Destroyed House In Fulton
Shelley Jennings 8 years ago
This is why I'm so glad I live in South Africa. Our houses are built with bricks and cement. God help them
Cherié Terblanche 8 years ago
And we don't experience natural disasters like this at all (fellow south african).
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#73
A Man Uses A Trash Bag As Cover From The Rain While Wading Through Flood Waters In East Houston, Texas
#74
People Stand On A Sinking Boat Awaiting Rescue From A U.S. Coast Guard Helicopter Near Port Aransas
M O'Connell 8 years ago
A 366 ton tractor tug?! Tugs are typically pretty stout! I am surprised it sank.
#75
Rockport, Texas Resident Aaron Tobias In What’s Left Of His House
Raven Holt 8 years ago
The fish tank looks like it is still in pristine condition, that is so weird
#76
People Walk Down A Flooded Street As They Evacuate Their Homes After The Area Was Inundated With Flooding From Hurricane Harvey
#77
Several Neighborhoods And Suburbs Of Houston Were Evacuated Sunday Due To Flooding Brought By Tropical Storm Harvey
#78
A Car Crushed By A Huge Tree In Rockport
#79
Shelves At An Austin-area Grocery Are Empty After Owners Secured Essential Items For Rationing
Adriana E. Henricy 8 years ago
with the alligators and blood from the hospital and ants and bacteria?
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A Road Sign In Corpus Christi On Friday Warns Travellers Of The Approaching Hurricane Harvey
Elizabeth Mabry 8 years ago
Some people just don't know what they are talking about.......Barbara.
#81
Members Of The Duong Family Walk Through Flood Waters On The Feeder Road Of Interstate 45 In Houston
#82
Evacuees Are Unloaded From The Back Of An Open Bed Truck At The George R. Brown Convention Center
#83
A Plane Lies Upside Down At The Airport Near Fulton
#84
The Duong Family Walks Along Interstate 45 While Escaping Flood Waters In Houston, Texas
Lori Sloan 6 years ago
I can't imagine having to do that at all, much less with children. I wonder what those little girls will remember about it all.
#85
A Resident In The Meyerland Neighborhood Of Houston Took To A Rooftop As Floodwaters Inundated The Area
#86
A Man Struggles With His Umbrella As He Tries To Walk In The Wind And Rain On Friday In Corpus Christi, Texas
#88
A Destroyed Motor Home On State Highway 188
M O'Connell 8 years ago
I hope the occupants were ok, or that it overturned after they left it.
Fanny Westwood 8 years ago
Yea, the X means that there is no one inside. You'll see houses or other structures with a 1, 2 etc written on it, and that signifies the presence of a deceased.
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People Who Were Rescued From Houston’s Meyerland Neighborhood On Sunday Waited To Be Taken To A Shelter
#90
Rhonda Worthington Is Lifted Into A Boat While On Her Cell Phone With A 911 Dispatcher After Her Car Become Stuck In Rising Floodwaters
sh 8 years ago
Rhonda looks like a pain in the a*s. She's doing nothing to help them get her in the boat.
Adriana E. Henricy 8 years ago
sadly we dont know rhonda's condition in this moment, how much movement she has in her legs, etc.
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yerawitchSam13 8 years ago
She could be on the phone with them for being injured. We don't know how severe she is injured, if she is injured. Just because she looks okay doesn't mean she is.
Rina Finnell 8 years ago
When you finish with your phone call, THEN we will finish saving your rude a*s!
#91
Residents Use A Truck To Navigate Through Flood Waters In Houston
M O'Connell 8 years ago
This looks like a Ford F150 Raptor, for which there are a number of aftermarket elevated cold-air intakes. It's likely the owner has installed one. The vehicle can be driven in water up to the top of the intake column.
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A Car Surrounded By Floodwaters In Point Comfort
M O'Connell 8 years ago
If the wipers are running when the ignition is shut off, they will just stay there.
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A Man Looks At Boats Damaged By Hurricane Harvey
Sergiu Vlad 8 years ago
This is pretty sad and all, but if I'm not mistaken POTUS denounced the Paris agreement because global warming is BS and there's no hard scientific proof of this global warming nonsense. Well, there's part of your proof, mr. Trump. Probably more to come. But hey, it's not global warming, it's God's will.
Jessica Lund 8 years ago
This has nothing to do with "Global Warming" And it is most def not "Trumps" fault! I swear if Trump came out in support of oxygen Ya'll dumb SOB 's would suffocate Yourselves!
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lindsaymad2000 8 years ago
One my best friends went to Houston to visit her mom right before Harvey hit. She's now stuck in her house (house is not flooded but neighborhood is so can't leave) and can't return home for several weeks. Another friend of mine is down there with his boats and jet skis (owns a rental company) and is rescuing ppl. Meanwhile, I'm stuck in Ohio. I've been super sick for about 2 weeks now and I can't do anything but read about what's happening from online 😔 Born and raised 7th generaton texan I know how strong Texans are and that if anything this will bring us closer together. I hope and pray everyone will be ok, stay safe.
Susanna Vesna 8 years ago
I have a question- this happens in US a lot...Why do people still build their homes from wood which get blown away & destroyed so easily? I know someone explained to me that wood is cheaper...But is it worth to keep losing everything every time this s**t happens? Im not from there, and dont know all the details, so please someone explain this to me. (Prayers go out to all people in Texas)
Hisseefit 8 years ago
I lived in Houston for many years. It's a wonderful city, however, there are not enough exits out of the city. When evacuating over 6 million people, things get tough. Some people can't get out even if they want to. Unfortunately they didn't expect the hurricane to act as it did plus they listened to the mayor who said to stay home. This is a good reminder, if your gut tells you something else, listen to it.
Matt Montagano 8 years ago
Has anyone noticed that over 1200 people in southern india died this week from flooding? No matter where this type of thing happens it's a tragedy, but i find the lack of attention on that part of the world pretty disgusting
Tiberiu Mocanu 8 years ago
It's a tragedy what happened to you there , but i can not abstain myself not thinking at central Asia and the Philippines each time there is a monsoon out there, each year and no one gives a s**t, each year... but i guess this is western media.
lindsaymad2000 8 years ago
One my best friends went to Houston to visit her mom right before Harvey hit. She's now stuck in her house (house is not flooded but neighborhood is so can't leave) and can't return home for several weeks. Another friend of mine is down there with his boats and jet skis (owns a rental company) and is rescuing ppl. Meanwhile, I'm stuck in Ohio. I've been super sick for about 2 weeks now and I can't do anything but read about what's happening from online 😔 Born and raised 7th generaton texan I know how strong Texans are and that if anything this will bring us closer together. I hope and pray everyone will be ok, stay safe.
Susanna Vesna 8 years ago
I have a question- this happens in US a lot...Why do people still build their homes from wood which get blown away & destroyed so easily? I know someone explained to me that wood is cheaper...But is it worth to keep losing everything every time this s**t happens? Im not from there, and dont know all the details, so please someone explain this to me. (Prayers go out to all people in Texas)
Hisseefit 8 years ago
I lived in Houston for many years. It's a wonderful city, however, there are not enough exits out of the city. When evacuating over 6 million people, things get tough. Some people can't get out even if they want to. Unfortunately they didn't expect the hurricane to act as it did plus they listened to the mayor who said to stay home. This is a good reminder, if your gut tells you something else, listen to it.
Matt Montagano 8 years ago
Has anyone noticed that over 1200 people in southern india died this week from flooding? No matter where this type of thing happens it's a tragedy, but i find the lack of attention on that part of the world pretty disgusting
Tiberiu Mocanu 8 years ago
It's a tragedy what happened to you there , but i can not abstain myself not thinking at central Asia and the Philippines each time there is a monsoon out there, each year and no one gives a s**t, each year... but i guess this is western media.
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