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So sad… Teenage Couple Dies Together In Colorado Flood Colorado residents are still sorting through the aftermath of the massive flood that swept through several areas in the state , and reports are now confirming that 2 of the 5 fatalities as a result of the storm were that of a teenage boy and his girlfriend. via NY Daily News The deadly floods in Colorado killed teenage sweethearts, the 72-year-old owner of a mountain cafe and untold others. State officials have confirmed five deaths and suspect the numbers will rise as they figure out who is safe but stranded and who is gone forever. Wesley Quinlan and Wiyanna Nelson, both 19, were swept away from friends after abandoning their car in the raging waters in Boulder County, CBS reported. “Wesley just grabbed each of us and looked in our faces and just said, ‘We have to get out of this car. There’s no way we’re not getting out of this car right now,’” friend Nathan Jennings said. Another friend, Emily Briggs, watched in horror as Nelson fell into the the current. “Wesley screamed her name and he dove into the water after her,” Briggs said. The brave teen briefly pulled his girlfriend above water, but the stream was too strong. What a terribly sad story. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the families of those who lost loved ones in the wake of this deadly flood. Facebook Continue reading →