7-year-old Rescued During Ida Hugs Biden During NJ Tour

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Karen Yi
WNYC News | Sep 8, 2021

Single family homes in Manville's low-lying neighborhood known as the Lost Valley were completely overwhelmed by flood waters. President Joe Biden walked past towering piles of ruined furniture, toys, TVs, refrigerators and cabinets. Entire basements and first floors were emptied out on lawns and sidewalks on every block.

Zachary Robles, 7, had to be rescued along with family and his dog during the storm. On Tuesday, he got a chance to give the president a hug, and a hand-made card. But Robles says he forgot to tell Biden one thing: "We owe you a lot for protecting the stuff we love."

Robles said he hopes his family gets the money they need to build his mom a new kitchen.

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