270 bodies recovered from Sierra Leone mudslide
Residents stand as rescue workers search for survivors after a mudslide in the mountain town of Regent, Sierra Leone August 14, 2017. Reuters/Ernest Henry
Rescue workers have recovered 270 bodies so far from a mudslide in the outskirts of Sierra Leone's capital Freetown, the mayor said on Tuesday.
Rescue operations continue in the town of Regent where the mudslide happened on Monday morning, Freetown Mayor Sam Gibson told reporters.
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