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La Salette Shrine in Attleboro Under Water
Heavy rains this week have hit Attleboro hard, and it could get worse. Have you noticed other areas of the city flooding?
La Salette Shrine in Attleboro is under water after heavy rains came through over the past week.
According to WPRI, the problem is a result of drainage issues, which have caused the entire parking lot to turn into a lake.
"The problem we are having now, if the water stays where it is, it could damage the parking lot," Brother David Eubank told WPRI. "I call it Lake La Sallette. I tell people we have beachfront property."
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The damage could amount to about $7,000, he said.
Things could get worse before they could get better.
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According to the National Weather Service, the Attleboro is expected to receive more rain Thursday night and all day Friday.
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