Thousands, though, were stranded for days — some with snakes as companions — until the water subsided or they were rescued by helicopters.
وبقي الآلاف على هذه الحال عدة ايام —‏ البعض منهم برفقة الافاعي —‏ الى ان انخفض منسوب المياه او انقذتهم الطائرات المروحية .‏