Louisiana, USA, Dhu-AlQa'dah 11, 1437, August 14, 2016, SPA -- Emergency crews plucked motorists from cars stranded by high water along a seven-mile stretch of south Louisiana interstate, pulled others from inundated homes and waist-deep waters and braced for more of the dangerous work Sunday after conducting at least 2,000 rescues, AP reported. Pounding rains swamped parts of southeast Louisiana so that whole subdivisions and shopping centers appeared isolated by floodwaters, which have claimed at least three lives. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards declared a state of emergency, calling the floods "unprecedented" and "historic." He and his family were even forced to leave the Governor's Mansion when chest-high water filled the basement and electricity was shut off. In addition to the three confirmed deaths, Edwards said, at least one person is missing. --SPA 11:57 LOCAL TIME 08:57 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w