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Four rescued from Prairie Creek capsized amphibious vehicle
Four people were saved from a swiftly flowing Prairie Creek near J Street in Cedar Rapids after an amphibious vehicle capsized Wednesday morning. Crews used inflatable rescue boats as they worked to recover the eight‑wheeled craft while water levels remained high and fast. All four occupants were unharmed.
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Cedar Rapids
Olesen
Liz Martin
the Gazette
Prairie Creek
J Street
Hawkeye Downs Road