4 Dead and 18 Missing After Massive Mudslide in Washington
 

4 Dead and 18 Missing After Massive Mudslide in Washington
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Local officials in Oso, Wash. are reporting that 18 people are still missing in the wake of a massive mudslide that occurred near the Stillaguamish River on Saturday.

The deadly mudslide reportedly killed four people and forced an evacuation of the area as rescue workers continue to search for the missing disaster victims

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"Emergency response crews are confirming that [the fourth] body was found today during search operations at the SR 530 slide," read a message posted by local officials on the S**homish County website

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