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Than a mile and a half above sea level, and the rocky mountain peaks that surround it tower another mile higher. so when the snow on the summit melts in the spring, it can run down swiftly, swelling leavenworth creek that runs through georgetown. short bridges for private residences span the quiet creek. but on june 21st, 1995, this picturesque scene turns into a potential death trap. on one short bridge, water pours over it, catching two firefighters who have fallen in. from on top of the bridg...

Another mile higher. so when the snow on the summit melts in the spring, it can run down swiftly, swelling leavenworth creek that runs through georgetown. short bridges for private residences span the quiet creek. but on june 21st, 1995, this picturesque scene turns into a potential death trap. on one short bridge, water pours over it, catching two firefighters who have fallen in. from on top of the bridge, colleagues attempt to pull them out. initially, georgetown fire chief kelly babion and hi...

Its the rescuers themselves who struggle to stay alive. tiny georgetown is built more than a mile and a half above sea level, and the rocky mountain peaks that surround it tower another mile higher. so when the snow on the summit melts in the spring, it can run down swiftly, swelling leavenworth creek that runs through georgetown. short bridges for private residences span the quiet creek. but on june 21st, 1995, this picturesque scene turns into a potential death trap. on one short bridge, water...

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