No Way Out
People flee for their lives, finding refuge only by climbing onto rooftops. Meanwhile, they are surrounded by the roar of the storm and the fearful cries of animals.
As dawn breaks, the extent of the disaster becomes visible. The first small rescue operations begin. Fishermen and other citizens use boats to rescue people from their homes.
People have nowhere to go. They cling to each other on dykes, roofs, or attics. Those who have been swept away try to hold on to a hedge or tree. If they're lucky, they may be rescued the following day.
At the Mercy of the Sea
Roofs come loose and float through the breaches in the dike. People sometimes drift at sea on debris for over a day. It is winter and freezing cold. Some freeze to death.
