Seniors rescued after being stuck in waist-deep water at nursing home

Brittany Taylor, Senior Digital Content Producer

Published: August 28, 2017 at 9:20 AM

DICKENSON, Texas – The LaVita Bella nursing home seniors who were stuck in waist-deep water in Dickinson have been evacuated, officials said Sunday.

Galveston County officials said they made it a top priority to rescue the senior citizens.

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Seniors rescued after being stuck in waist-deep water at nursing home

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