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Flood-stuck man's 'copter help

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An RAF rescue helicopter was scrambled to rescue a motorist trapped by flooding in Powys (Footage courtesy of RAF Valley, Anglesey).

The 60-year-old had been trying to cross a ford when he became stranded in his 4x4 in the River Rhiw near Welshpool.

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