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The flood of '72: Telling survivors' stories

This interview originally aired on "In the Moment" on SDPB Radio.

Fifty years after the disastrous 1972 flood in Rapid City, an SDPB documentary reconstructed the night and collected the stories of the survivors.

As this year's anniversary approaches, we learn more from Seth Tupper. He created the film "Surviving the '72 Flood" during his time at SDPB.

He discusses his reporting into the tragedy and why he focused on the survivors.

Learn more about SDPB's coverage of the 1972 flood.

Lori Walsh is the host and senior producer of "In the Moment."
Ellen Koester is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.
Ari Jungemann is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.