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Brown Deer flood victim gets surprise help
An 85-year-old woman in Brown Deer is getting much-needed help after her basement flooded during the recent storms.
BROWN DEER, Wis. - An 85-year-old woman in Brown Deer is getting much-needed help after her basement flooded during the recent storms.
What we know:
Joanne Collins said she was already struggling with her husband in the hospital when water from a sewer backup filled her basement.
"My life is on the street right now, and my husband is in the hospital," she said. "And so, it's just me."
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That’s when Christina Rapoza stepped in. After hearing about her situation, Rapoza put out a call for help on Facebook.
The response was overwhelming.
Local perspective:
By Saturday, volunteers arrived at Collins’ home, ready to carry out water-damaged belongings and help her start recovery.
"I've always been proud to be from this village. This is a lot like my hometown from down in Texas," Rapoza said. "Everybody comes together in bad moments like this."
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Collins was left humbled by the generosity.
"If you don't believe there are good people in the world, take a look, cause there are... and they're all here, I think, today," she said.
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