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A aerial view taken on June 16, 2010 in the French south eastern city of Puget-sur-Argens shows caravans and cars submerged in water in the aftermath of floods that struck the region. At least 25 people have been killed by these flash floods in Draguignan and in the neighboring city of Le Luc, caused by heavy rains.

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People wait amidst salvaged belongings in a devastated camp site in Saint Aygulf, southern France, Thursday, June 17, 2010.

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A resident of Draguignan and a friend gather water-damaged possessions inside her flooded house in Draguignan, south eastern France, June 17, 2010 two days after rising water from unusually heavy rains that hit the region caused a river to overflow.

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Residents clean their items in a fountain after floods in Figanieres, southern France, Thursday, June 17 2010.

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A man watches debris on the banks of the river Argens flowing through Arcs sur Argens, southern France, Thursday, June 17, 2010.

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Cotes Du Rhone.

The French are so civilized they make sure to save The champagne, rinse their sodden possesions in a public fountain and remark; "What is up with this weather?" It is sad, but they seem to make the most of it.

Viva La France!

    Reply#1 - Fri Jun 18, 2010 12:31 AM EDT

    First picture like toys on bit water!

    this is terrible... I'm sorry...

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