yes...the German army seems to have sent a helicopter in to get Helmut Kohl and several in his party. I have no idea how relevant this is to the situation...perhaps the helicopter returned to do other work...*shrug*

We are just beginning to get reports from some of the more remote areas affected, and I'm sure the statistics will rise as evaluations are made.

and Nemesis...there is 'almost' constant coverage here in the US thru CNN, MSNBC, FOX News and others....we may get a break for other news, but the disaster leads most broadcasts...(along with news of the 'upgrading' of the US commitment of money and resources as cricicisms are made. Bianca Jagger was on "Crossfire", claiming that the US didn't 'give' in relation to its resources, even though we do give more than anyone else...You can't win)