While Philip made it onto his roof, Chris and his family were panicking inside their home as the waters rose rapidly around them. Bedraggled teddy bear left buried in mud by Cyclone Gabrielle View GalleryCars and vehicles were left swamped in Esk Valley as thick mud destroyed vast swaths of land. (Chris Skelton/Stuff)Urban Search and Rescue teams have been on the ground in Esk Valley checking on property and survivors. The Esk Valley was given little warning about the rain. (Chris Skelton/Stuff)Homes in Hawke's Bay have been left buried in thick silt and mud left behind by flooding after Cyclone Gabrielle swept through.

Source: Stuff February 17, 2023 00:43 UTC