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Storm Hinders Quake Rescue

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Two girls found, 34 people still missing.

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Aftershocks continued throughout the night in the town of Abruzzo, as the once-peaceful town continued to suffer from the aftereffects of the 6.3 earthquake. Two young girls were rescued from the rubble during a torrential rainstorm, although the death toll has reached 179, and 34 people are still missing.

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