Locals Use Inflatable Rafts and Kayaks on Flooded Sarasota Roads

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6 August 2024 at 0:36 am

Locals in Sarasota, Florida, were spotted kayaking through flooded roads on Monday, August 5, after Tropical Storm Debby lashed the region.

Footage filmed by X user @macroform shows people making their way down Linwood Drive in kayaks, inflatable boats and partially submerged vehicles.

A flood warning was in effect for the area from late on Monday night. Credit: @macroform via Storyful

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