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Parents Wrap Infant In Trash Bag To Keep Baby Dry During Harvey Rainfall

PORT ARTHUR, Texas (CBS) -- Texas residents are coming together to get through floodwaters as more dramatic rescues are taking place.

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Parents wrapped their infant in a trash bag to keep their baby dry during torrential rainfall.

In Port Arthur, Texas, people used speed boats to carry folks from their flooded homes.

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After a record rainfall of 40 inches, officials say the only way to get into Port Arthur is either by boat or dump truck.

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