ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Crews in Orange County finished rescuing people from an assisted living facility overnight.
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The facility is located near Rouse Road and University Boulevard.
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Rescues were called out Thursday due to rising flood waters threatening the location.
Substantial flooding on the corner of Rouse and University near UCF here in Orlando.
— Alex Walker (@AlexWalkerTV) September 30, 2022
Water almost to the door handles. This is near where the nursing home/assisted living rescues took place. @WFTV pic.twitter.com/LxgrDflDSb
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A similar rescue effort was performed Thursday at the Avante at Orlando skilled nursing facility off Semoran Boulevard.
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The water is still high Friday morning as officials assess the storm damage and make plans for recovery.
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