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Danube River drought exposes WWII wrecks

Record-low water levels on the Danube River caused by drought have revealed dozens of German warships deliberately scuttled in 1944 during World War II. The exposure has also uncovered ancient remains and is creating challenges for regional power generation and shipping operations.

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Danube RiverNazi GermanyRomaniaSerbiaDjerdap II dam
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