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flooding emergency Lake District
Cockermouth
Cockermouth town centre was flooded with water reaching 3 feet depth following heavy rainfall, with over 30 people trapped in the Trout Hotel. Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team, working with emergency services across Cumbria, evacuated residents from multiple streets and dealt with swift water rescue incidents throughout the day.
Outcome: residents evacuated from homes and hotel; reception centre established at Cockermouth school
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