Gallery›Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library›East Lee, Mass. Homes were carried from their foundations in a flash flood which struck Sunday afternoon. State Police said a man-made dam at Mud Pond broke releasing more than 20 acres of water which caused a destruction path of more than two miles. One man, Edward Gage, 60, was pronounced dead, while police still search for Mrs. Olive Cordonier, 55, who is reported missing.
East Lee, Mass. Homes were carried from their foundations in a flash flood which struck Sunday afternoon. State Police said a man-made dam at Mud Pond broke releasing more than 20 acres of water which caused a destruction path of more than two miles. One man, Edward Gage, 60, was pronounced dead, while police still search for Mrs. Olive Cordonier, 55, who is reported missing.
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East Lee, Mass. Homes were carried from their foundations in a flash flood which struck Sunday afternoon. State Police said a man-made dam at Mud Pond broke releasing more than 20 acres of water which caused a destruction path of more than two miles. One man, Edward Gage, 60, was pronounced dead, while police still search for Mrs. Olive Cordonier, 55, who is reported missing.

United Press International · [ca. March 1968]

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[Information from item housing] Floods: March 1968: Wire Photos

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