Three dead and hundreds evacuated in Romania floods

Helicopters and firefighters rescued residents, some of whom were trapped in their homes by floodwaters. Authorities said 890 people were evacuated from Neamt.

First responders found a 66-year-old man dead at the bottom of a stream in the town of Neagra, according to the Department for Emergency Situations.

Two women who had been reported missing were also later found dead.

Authorities also released images showing raging muddy floodwaters strewn with battered vehicles and other debris, as well as damaged homes.