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Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee, right, thanks Chris Costanagna for his support in assisting with search operations in Oso, Wash., April 6, 2014, following a deadly mudslide. Costanagna came from Sacramento, Calif., to help.

Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee, right, thanks Chris Costanagna for his support in assisting with search operations in Oso, Wash., April 6, 2014, following a deadly mudslide. Costanagna came from Sacramento, Calif., to help.

Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee, right, thanks Chris Costanagna for his support in assisting with search operations in Oso, Wash., April 6, 2014, following a deadly mudslide. Costanagna came from Sacramento, Calif., to help.

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