Incessant rain on Saturday pummelled
the Sicilian city of Catania where roads became rivers,
including the central Via Etnea where a scooter was swept away
and passersby had to rescue the motorcyclist.
A video of the impromptu rescue operation went viral on social
media on Saturday.
Meanwhile firefighters carried out some 50 rescue operations,
including many to help stranded drivers as several areas of the
city were flooded.
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