Clear skies aid Colorado flood rescue in USA

Clear skies let rescue crews evacuate stranded Colorado residents, but floodwaters rushing down the South Platte River were expected to flood parts of Nebraska, UPI reported. Colorado emergency management officials revised the statewide death toll downward to six from eight. "The two missing and presumed dead individuals from Larimer County are now listed under missing ... to more accurately reflect their status," officials said. Larimer County is around Fort Collins. About 600 people still remained stranded in isolated areas of Larimer County, state officials said. At the same time, some people refused to leave their homes, officials said. This prompted rescuers to show them pictures of flood-damaged roads, letting them know the upcoming helicopter evacuation could be their last chance to leave for some time.