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Multiple families have been rescued from a South Auckland street amid flood waters whipped up by Cyclone Gabrielle.
A witness at the scene said he saw at least three farmers rescuing “half a dozen families” from their homes on Dale Rd in Ramarama.
One family had about 16 dogs that needed evacuating, the witness said.
A Fire and Emergency spokesperson told the Herald one family was rescued just after 9.45pm.
Two crews were called to the scene and helped a family trapped in the rising floodwaters.
Thankfully, with the help of police personnel, the family was taken to safety.
About an hour earlier, about 8.30pm, a police spokesperson said police helped another person escape the dangerous water.
They were located soon after and also taken to safety.
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