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Number Of Missing Falls To 8 In California Mudslide Wreckage

Hundreds of rescue workers are digging through deadly mudslide debris in search of missing people in Santa Barbara, California. At least 17 are reported dead.

Rescue efforts continue in Santa Barbara County, Calif., where the number of people missing in Tuesday's massive mudslides has dropped to eight from 17, while the death toll remained at 17 in the most recent official tally.

Search teams are leading rescue efforts for people who were

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