Hurricane Katrina: The Aftermath : An American Apocalypse ; Victims Dying On the Streets of New Orleans Crazed Armed Looters Go On the Rampage Fears of Disease Amid Unsanitary Conditions Exodus Halted As Shots Are Fired at Rescuers

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THE people of New Orleans begged for help last night as sick and injured victims of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath died on the streets.

Refugees demanded food and water as dead bodies piled up in the chaos and rescue crews were nowhere to be seen.

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Hurricane Katrina: The Aftermath : An American Apocalypse ; Victims Dying On the Streets of New Orleans Crazed Armed Looters Go On the Rampage Fears of Disease Amid Unsanitary Conditions Exodus Halted As Shots Are Fired at Rescuers

The ravaged area resembled a war zone. Hundreds lined the streets, some waist deep in filthy water, sobbing, calling out to television cameras and in urgent need of medical attention, food and water.

Recovery operations began to yield mostly dead bodi...

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