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China: Mother and Daughter Rescued After Falling Into Icy Kanas River in Xinjiang

On February 10, 2026, in Xinjiang, northwestern China, a video described a mother and daughter who fell into the Kanas River while traveling in Xinjiang. The river water contained unmelted snow and felt extremely cold. According to the description, the pair accidentally slipped into the water during their outing. The icy conditions made the situation dangerous and difficult. A group of nearby people quickly stepped in to help. With coordinated effort, the rescuers pulled both individuals out of the river and brought them to safety.

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Ecuador: Severe Rainfall Submerges Durán and Guayaquil

Heavy rainfall has triggered severe flooding in Durán, Guayaquil, and Milagro, with storm warnings in effect through February 25. Today, INAMHI forecasts continued rain across the coast, including Santa Rosa, where a river has already burst its banks. In Durán, neighborhoods like El Recreo are submerged, with water entering homes and halting business. The municipality reported a staggering 144 mm of rain—a month's worth in one day.

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China: Qiantang River Tidal Bore Roars Upstream in Zhejiang

On October 13, 2025, in Zhejiang, China, a video captured the powerful Qiantang River tidal bore surging upstream. Walls of white water rolled forward with a loud roar, churning the river as onlookers watched from the bank.

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Spain: Supermarket Shelves Appear to Empty as Storm Leonardo Looms

As Spain braces for Storm Leonardo, videos posted on social media show some products such as water and toilet paper running out at supermarkets.

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China: Excavator Plunges Into River as Stone Bridge Collapses During Demolition

An excavator and its operator plunged into a river after a stone arch bridge collapsed during demolition in Dashan Village, Zhaoqing, Guangdong, on January 18, 2026. Video shows the bridge giving way as the machine tipped forward and fell into the water, leaving the excavator submerged while onlookers watched, with no immediate update on the operator’s condition.

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Water Transportation Hub

Water Transportation Hub

NANNING, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Ships carrying goods shuttle back and forth in an orderly manner on the Yongjiang River in Nanning, Guangxi, China on January 11, 2026.

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Water Transportation Hub

Water Transportation Hub

NANNING, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Ships carrying goods shuttle back and forth in an orderly manner on the Yongjiang River in Nanning, Guangxi, China on January 11, 2026.

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Water Transportation Hub

Water Transportation Hub

NANNING, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Ships carrying goods shuttle back and forth in an orderly manner on the Yongjiang River in Nanning, Guangxi, China on January 11, 2026.

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Water Transportation Hub

Water Transportation Hub

NANNING, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Ships carrying goods shuttle back and forth in an orderly manner on the Yongjiang River in Nanning, Guangxi, China on January 11, 2026.

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Water Transportation Hub

Water Transportation Hub

NANNING, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Ships carrying goods shuttle back and forth in an orderly manner on the Yongjiang River in Nanning, Guangxi, China on January 11, 2026.

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Water Transportation Hub

Water Transportation Hub

NANNING, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Ships carrying goods shuttle back and forth in an orderly manner on the Yongjiang River in Nanning, Guangxi, China on January 11, 2026.

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Water Transportation Hub

Water Transportation Hub

NANNING, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Ships carrying goods shuttle back and forth in an orderly manner on the Yongjiang River in Nanning, Guangxi, China on January 11, 2026.

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Water Transportation Hub

Water Transportation Hub

NANNING, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Ships carrying goods shuttle back and forth in an orderly manner on the Yongjiang River in Nanning, Guangxi, China on January 11, 2026.

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High Water Continues on Tiber River - Rome

High Water Continues on Tiber River - Rome

High water continues along the Tiber River in Rome. Rome, Italy, January 07, 2026. Photo by Roma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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High Water Continues on Tiber River - Rome

High Water Continues on Tiber River - Rome

High water continues along the Tiber River in Rome. Rome, Italy, January 07, 2026. Photo by Roma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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High Water Continues on Tiber River - Rome

High Water Continues on Tiber River - Rome

High water continues along the Tiber River in Rome. Rome, Italy, January 07, 2026. Photo by Roma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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High Water Continues on Tiber River - Rome

High Water Continues on Tiber River - Rome

High water continues along the Tiber River in Rome. Rome, Italy, January 07, 2026. Photo by Roma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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High Water Continues on Tiber River - Rome

High Water Continues on Tiber River - Rome

High water continues along the Tiber River in Rome. Rome, Italy, January 07, 2026. Photo by Roma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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High Water Continues on Tiber River - Rome

High Water Continues on Tiber River - Rome

High water continues along the Tiber River in Rome. Rome, Italy, January 07, 2026. Photo by Roma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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High Water Continues on Tiber River - Rome

High Water Continues on Tiber River - Rome

High water continues along the Tiber River in Rome. Rome, Italy, January 07, 2026. Photo by Roma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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High Water Continues on Tiber River - Rome

High Water Continues on Tiber River - Rome

High water continues along the Tiber River in Rome. Rome, Italy, January 07, 2026. Photo by Roma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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High Water Continues on Tiber River - Rome

High Water Continues on Tiber River - Rome

High water continues along the Tiber River in Rome. Rome, Italy, January 07, 2026. Photo by Roma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Water Crisis Impacts Aquaculture In Taq Taq - Iraq

Water Crisis Impacts Aquaculture In Taq Taq - Iraq

TAQ TAQ, Kurdistan Region The escalating water crisis in the Kurdistan Region has transcended the threat to potable water, now systematically dismantling one of the region’s most vital economic pillars: the aquaculture and fish farming sector. In Taq Taq district, a cornerstone of the region's fish production, the plummeting water levels of the Lesser Zab River have triggered a catastrophic die-off of millions of fish, inflicting millions of dollars in losses on investors. An Economic and Environmental Catastrophe The upstream damming of the Lesser Zab’s headwaters by Iran, compounded by the severe impacts of climate change, has caused oxygen levels in Kurdistan’s aquaculture projects to drop to lethal levels. Consequently, farm owners are not only losing their livestock but are also witnessing the erosion of thousands of jobs that rely on this sector. Erosion of Food Security Economic analysts warn that the collapse of fish farming in Taq Taq and its surroundings will have immediate repercussions on the broa

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Water Crisis Impacts Aquaculture In Taq Taq - Iraq

Water Crisis Impacts Aquaculture In Taq Taq - Iraq

TAQ TAQ, Kurdistan Region The escalating water crisis in the Kurdistan Region has transcended the threat to potable water, now systematically dismantling one of the region’s most vital economic pillars: the aquaculture and fish farming sector. In Taq Taq district, a cornerstone of the region's fish production, the plummeting water levels of the Lesser Zab River have triggered a catastrophic die-off of millions of fish, inflicting millions of dollars in losses on investors. An Economic and Environmental Catastrophe The upstream damming of the Lesser Zab’s headwaters by Iran, compounded by the severe impacts of climate change, has caused oxygen levels in Kurdistan’s aquaculture projects to drop to lethal levels. Consequently, farm owners are not only losing their livestock but are also witnessing the erosion of thousands of jobs that rely on this sector. Erosion of Food Security Economic analysts warn that the collapse of fish farming in Taq Taq and its surroundings will have immediate repercussions on the broa

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Water Crisis Impacts Aquaculture In Taq Taq - Iraq

Water Crisis Impacts Aquaculture In Taq Taq - Iraq

TAQ TAQ, Kurdistan Region The escalating water crisis in the Kurdistan Region has transcended the threat to potable water, now systematically dismantling one of the region’s most vital economic pillars: the aquaculture and fish farming sector. In Taq Taq district, a cornerstone of the region's fish production, the plummeting water levels of the Lesser Zab River have triggered a catastrophic die-off of millions of fish, inflicting millions of dollars in losses on investors. An Economic and Environmental Catastrophe The upstream damming of the Lesser Zab’s headwaters by Iran, compounded by the severe impacts of climate change, has caused oxygen levels in Kurdistan’s aquaculture projects to drop to lethal levels. Consequently, farm owners are not only losing their livestock but are also witnessing the erosion of thousands of jobs that rely on this sector. Erosion of Food Security Economic analysts warn that the collapse of fish farming in Taq Taq and its surroundings will have immediate repercussions on the broa

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Water Crisis Impacts Aquaculture In Taq Taq - Iraq

Water Crisis Impacts Aquaculture In Taq Taq - Iraq

TAQ TAQ, Kurdistan Region The escalating water crisis in the Kurdistan Region has transcended the threat to potable water, now systematically dismantling one of the region’s most vital economic pillars: the aquaculture and fish farming sector. In Taq Taq district, a cornerstone of the region's fish production, the plummeting water levels of the Lesser Zab River have triggered a catastrophic die-off of millions of fish, inflicting millions of dollars in losses on investors. An Economic and Environmental Catastrophe The upstream damming of the Lesser Zab’s headwaters by Iran, compounded by the severe impacts of climate change, has caused oxygen levels in Kurdistan’s aquaculture projects to drop to lethal levels. Consequently, farm owners are not only losing their livestock but are also witnessing the erosion of thousands of jobs that rely on this sector. Erosion of Food Security Economic analysts warn that the collapse of fish farming in Taq Taq and its surroundings will have immediate repercussions on the broa

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Water Crisis Impacts Aquaculture In Taq Taq - Iraq

Water Crisis Impacts Aquaculture In Taq Taq - Iraq

TAQ TAQ, Kurdistan Region The escalating water crisis in the Kurdistan Region has transcended the threat to potable water, now systematically dismantling one of the region’s most vital economic pillars: the aquaculture and fish farming sector. In Taq Taq district, a cornerstone of the region's fish production, the plummeting water levels of the Lesser Zab River have triggered a catastrophic die-off of millions of fish, inflicting millions of dollars in losses on investors. An Economic and Environmental Catastrophe The upstream damming of the Lesser Zab’s headwaters by Iran, compounded by the severe impacts of climate change, has caused oxygen levels in Kurdistan’s aquaculture projects to drop to lethal levels. Consequently, farm owners are not only losing their livestock but are also witnessing the erosion of thousands of jobs that rely on this sector. Erosion of Food Security Economic analysts warn that the collapse of fish farming in Taq Taq and its surroundings will have immediate repercussions on the broa

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Water Crisis Impacts Aquaculture In Taq Taq - Iraq

Water Crisis Impacts Aquaculture In Taq Taq - Iraq

TAQ TAQ, Kurdistan Region The escalating water crisis in the Kurdistan Region has transcended the threat to potable water, now systematically dismantling one of the region’s most vital economic pillars: the aquaculture and fish farming sector. In Taq Taq district, a cornerstone of the region's fish production, the plummeting water levels of the Lesser Zab River have triggered a catastrophic die-off of millions of fish, inflicting millions of dollars in losses on investors. An Economic and Environmental Catastrophe The upstream damming of the Lesser Zab’s headwaters by Iran, compounded by the severe impacts of climate change, has caused oxygen levels in Kurdistan’s aquaculture projects to drop to lethal levels. Consequently, farm owners are not only losing their livestock but are also witnessing the erosion of thousands of jobs that rely on this sector. Erosion of Food Security Economic analysts warn that the collapse of fish farming in Taq Taq and its surroundings will have immediate repercussions on the broa

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Water Crisis Impacts Aquaculture In Taq Taq - Iraq

Water Crisis Impacts Aquaculture In Taq Taq - Iraq

TAQ TAQ, Kurdistan Region The escalating water crisis in the Kurdistan Region has transcended the threat to potable water, now systematically dismantling one of the region’s most vital economic pillars: the aquaculture and fish farming sector. In Taq Taq district, a cornerstone of the region's fish production, the plummeting water levels of the Lesser Zab River have triggered a catastrophic die-off of millions of fish, inflicting millions of dollars in losses on investors. An Economic and Environmental Catastrophe The upstream damming of the Lesser Zab’s headwaters by Iran, compounded by the severe impacts of climate change, has caused oxygen levels in Kurdistan’s aquaculture projects to drop to lethal levels. Consequently, farm owners are not only losing their livestock but are also witnessing the erosion of thousands of jobs that rely on this sector. Erosion of Food Security Economic analysts warn that the collapse of fish farming in Taq Taq and its surroundings will have immediate repercussions on the broa

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Water Crisis Impacts Aquaculture In Taq Taq - Iraq

Water Crisis Impacts Aquaculture In Taq Taq - Iraq

TAQ TAQ, Kurdistan Region The escalating water crisis in the Kurdistan Region has transcended the threat to potable water, now systematically dismantling one of the region’s most vital economic pillars: the aquaculture and fish farming sector. In Taq Taq district, a cornerstone of the region's fish production, the plummeting water levels of the Lesser Zab River have triggered a catastrophic die-off of millions of fish, inflicting millions of dollars in losses on investors. An Economic and Environmental Catastrophe The upstream damming of the Lesser Zab’s headwaters by Iran, compounded by the severe impacts of climate change, has caused oxygen levels in Kurdistan’s aquaculture projects to drop to lethal levels. Consequently, farm owners are not only losing their livestock but are also witnessing the erosion of thousands of jobs that rely on this sector. Erosion of Food Security Economic analysts warn that the collapse of fish farming in Taq Taq and its surroundings will have immediate repercussions on the broa

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Tidal Tree Landscape

Tidal Tree Landscape

HAINING, CHINA - JANUARY 2, 2026 - The tidal tree landscape formed by the tidal water scouring on the Qiantang River beach in Haining City, Zhejiang Province, China on January 2, 2026.

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Tidal Tree Landscape

Tidal Tree Landscape

HAINING, CHINA - JANUARY 2, 2026 - The tidal tree landscape formed by the tidal water scouring on the Qiantang River beach in Haining City, Zhejiang Province, China on January 2, 2026.

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Tidal Tree Landscape

Tidal Tree Landscape

HAINING, CHINA - JANUARY 2, 2026 - The tidal tree landscape formed by the tidal water scouring on the Qiantang River beach in Haining City, Zhejiang Province, China on January 2, 2026.

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Tidal Tree Landscape

Tidal Tree Landscape

HAINING, CHINA - JANUARY 2, 2026 - The tidal tree landscape formed by the tidal water scouring on the Qiantang River beach in Haining City, Zhejiang Province, China on January 2, 2026.

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Tidal Tree Landscape

Tidal Tree Landscape

HAINING, CHINA - JANUARY 2, 2026 - The tidal tree landscape formed by the tidal water scouring on the Qiantang River beach in Haining City, Zhejiang Province, China on January 2, 2026.

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Tidal Tree Landscape

Tidal Tree Landscape

HAINING, CHINA - JANUARY 2, 2026 - The tidal tree landscape formed by the tidal water scouring on the Qiantang River beach in Haining City, Zhejiang Province, China on January 2, 2026.

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Tidal Tree Landscape

Tidal Tree Landscape

HAINING, CHINA - JANUARY 2, 2026 - The tidal tree landscape formed by the tidal water scouring on the Qiantang River beach in Haining City, Zhejiang Province, China on January 2, 2026.

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Tidal Tree Landscape

Tidal Tree Landscape

HAINING, CHINA - JANUARY 2, 2026 - The tidal tree landscape formed by the tidal water scouring on the Qiantang River beach in Haining City, Zhejiang Province, China on January 2, 2026.

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Tidal Tree Landscape

Tidal Tree Landscape

HAINING, CHINA - JANUARY 2, 2026 - The tidal tree landscape formed by the tidal water scouring on the Qiantang River beach in Haining City, Zhejiang Province, China on January 2, 2026.

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Tidal Tree Landscape

Tidal Tree Landscape

HAINING, CHINA - JANUARY 2, 2026 - The tidal tree landscape formed by the tidal water scouring on the Qiantang River beach in Haining City, Zhejiang Province, China on January 2, 2026.

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Tidal Tree Landscape

Tidal Tree Landscape

HAINING, CHINA - JANUARY 2, 2026 - The tidal tree landscape formed by the tidal water scouring on the Qiantang River beach in Haining City, Zhejiang Province, China on January 2, 2026.

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Tidal Tree Landscape

Tidal Tree Landscape

HAINING, CHINA - JANUARY 2, 2026 - The tidal tree landscape formed by the tidal water scouring on the Qiantang River beach in Haining City, Zhejiang Province, China on January 2, 2026.

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Tidal Tree Landscape

Tidal Tree Landscape

HAINING, CHINA - JANUARY 2, 2026 - The tidal tree landscape formed by the tidal water scouring on the Qiantang River beach in Haining City, Zhejiang Province, China on January 2, 2026.

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Tidal Tree Landscape

Tidal Tree Landscape

HAINING, CHINA - JANUARY 2, 2026 - The tidal tree landscape formed by the tidal water scouring on the Qiantang River beach in Haining City, Zhejiang Province, China on January 2, 2026.

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Alshan National Forest Park

Alshan National Forest Park

HINGGAN LEAGUE, CHINA - JANUARY 1, 2026 - A tourist is experiencing the game of "making ice by splashing water" by the ice-free river in Alshan National Forest Park in Hinggan League, Inner Mongolia, China on January 1, 2026.

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Spain: Torrential Rains Trigger Severe Flooding in Cártama, Málaga

In Cártama, in Málaga’s Guadalhorce Valley, torrential rain caused flooding on Saturday evening, December 27. The rapidly rising Guadalhorce River flooded streets and homes in the Aljaima, Doña Ana and Estación de Cártama districts, forcing residents to stay on alert overnight and take measures to protect their properties. Some residents were relocated after their homes were inundated. The river reached a record level overnight, peaking at 5.7 meters with a flow of more than 1,000 cubic meters per second, triggering a red alert. Water levels fell by more than 60 percent by Sunday morning, easing conditions locally, although yellow alerts remain in place upstream. Several other rivers in the province also saw rising levels but have since moved out of danger thresholds as emergency services and residents work to return to normal.

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RECAP: Northern California Flooding Kills One, Triggers Rescues and Evacuations

Heavy rain and repeated atmospheric rivers triggered widespread flooding across Northern California over the weekend, killing one person in Redding and prompting rescues and evacuations across the region. Rising rivers and overflowing creeks inundated communities, stranding vehicles and forcing swift-water rescues. In Placer County, emergency crews rescued a baby in a carrier and nine people after the South Yuba River overtook a home. Flooding also impacted Mendocino and Humboldt counties, where roads turned into rivers of muddy water and animals were left stranded. Authorities urged residents to avoid travel and warned motorists not to cross flooded roadways.

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France: Hérault Under Red Alert After Days of Intense Rainfall 5

Rare and severe flooding hit southern France on Monday, December 22, placing the Hérault department under red alert after torrential rain pushed river levels near Agde to a record 3.57 meters. Montpellier was inundated with around 300 millimeters of rain in three days, flooding streets, disrupting transportation, forcing evacuations, and leaving up to 3,000 households without power. On Tuesday, authorities said water levels were stabilizing and rainfall was easing, though Hérault remained under red alert. No casualties were reported.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Deadly Flooding in Redding, California 4

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rain killed one person in Redding, California on Sunday, December 21, as repeated atmospheric rivers inundated Northern California. Flooded roads stranded vehicles, caused power outages, and prompted water rescues, while officials urged residents to avoid travel amid rapidly rising water levels and flood watches affecting millions statewide.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Deadly Flooding in Redding, California 3

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rain killed one person in Redding, California on Sunday, December 21, as repeated atmospheric rivers inundated Northern California. Flooded roads stranded vehicles, caused power outages, and prompted water rescues, while officials urged residents to avoid travel amid rapidly rising water levels and flood watches affecting millions statewide.

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