Heartbreaking cleanup in flood-stricken EdgecumbeCHRISTEL YARDLEY/Stuff.co.nz Residents have been sifting through remains in Edgecumbe only to find their items are now rubbish. CHRISTEL YARDLEY/FAIRFAX NZ Edgecumbe home owner, Jimine Smith, in the middle of a massive cleanup. CHRISTEL YARDLEY/FAIRFAX NZ Life the Smith family knew it is gone for the foreseeable future. CHRISTEL YARDLEY/FAIRFAX NZ Silt ridden and smelly carpet has been ripped off the floor. CHRISTEL YARDLEY/FAIRFAX NZ It's hard work recovering from the Edgecumbe flood.

Source: Stuff April 20, 2017 02:10 UTC