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Laredo Prepares as Buoys Head Downriver | Laredo News
Laredo’s mayor has declared a state of emergency as the Rio Grande surges with debris—including 120 massive, 2,000-pound buoys from Eagle Pass—headed straight for the city. Water levels in Eagle Pass spiked 17 feet, and while bridges there held, Laredo braces for impact, using drones and federal help to track and remove the buoys. Flood warnings loom, with major flooding possible at 30 feet, but the forecast remains stable. All four international bridges are expected to stay open thanks to their sturdy design, while emergency crews stand by and urge residents to stay away from rivers and…
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