The small rural community of Arlington, Washington, has been almost completely destroyed, following a massive mudslide. The death toll has risen to 14 with many more citizens unaccounted for. The before and after pictures show just how devastating the landslide was.
Relatives and neighbours of those missing have resorted to using chainsaws to dig through the wreckage. Below you can see the community of Arlington before the mudslide took place.
Here you can seen what remains of Arlington after the mudslide, which destroyed about two dozen houses. Barack Obama has declared a state of emergency, ordering aid and relief efforts for the community.
[ Source : Metro ]
