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Venice underwater as exceptional tide sweeps through canal city

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Venice has been hit by the highest tide in more than 50 years, with tourists wading through flooded streets to seek shelter as a fierce wind whipped up waves in St. Mark's Square. IMAGES

Added on the 13/11/2019 10:06:15 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images

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