SPRINGFIELD -- Cyclone Idai in Mozambique could be one of the worst natural disasters ever in Southern Africa.

The situation is getting worse by the hour as aid workers are scrambling to save thousands of people who were stranded after the cyclone hit the country last week.

Convoy of Hope here in Springfield is also working to help.

See the full article and video by Jesse Inman on Ozarks First website here.

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Springfield Convoy of Hope aiding African Country Struck by Cyclone

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SPRINGFIELD -- Cyclone Idai in Mozambique could be one of the worst natural disasters ever in Southern Africa.

The situation is getting worse by the hour as aid workers are scrambling to save thousands of people who were stranded after the cyclone hit the country last week.

Convoy of Hope here in Springfield is also working to help.

See the full article and video by Jesse Inman on Ozarks First website here.

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Springfield Convoy of Hope aiding African Country Struck by Cyclone

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SPRINGFIELD -- Cyclone Idai in Mozambique could be one of the worst natural disasters ever in Southern Africa.

The situation is getting worse by the hour as aid workers are scrambling to save thousands of people who were stranded after the cyclone hit the country last week.

Convoy of Hope here in Springfield is also working to help.

See the full article and video by Jesse Inman on Ozarks First website here.

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We build products withindustry-leadingstandards and technology, designed to keep you outdoors for longer. Explore what others are saying about Sawyer.

News fromSawyer HQin Tampa Bay, FL, including product resources, updates in technology, and recent brand developments.

NewThere’s nothing like seeing hearing from those who are personally touched by the promise ofclean water. Explore their stories and lift your soul; you’ve made this work possible.

Stories and experiences encompassing a spread of outdoor enthusiasms, from theBackcountry to the Backyard^TM. What keeps you outdoors?

Trail tips and packing list guides for backcountry travel, gear choices.Trail guidesfor hiking, biking, thru-hiking and more.

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