Louisiana residents begin returning to their homes through alligator-infested waters as Obama FINALLY finds the time to visit
Owners of the tourist attraction named Alligator Bayou in Louisiana searched for at least six of the reptiles that escaped during floods
Authorities have also acknowledged alligators can knock over sandbags keeping the floodwaters at bay
Where water has receded, residents have begun hard work of rebuilding
In many areas, people are still forced to wade in water or travel in boats
Trump visited the state on Friday, winning praise from victims feeling overlooked by the president, who was on vacation in Martha's Vineyard
President will fly down on Tuesday, although governor's spokesperson said the visit would be taxing on state's resources
By Jessica Chia For Dailymail.com
Published: 23:09 EST, 21 August 2016 | Updated: 03:15 EST, 22 August 2016
Many flood-stricken residents in Louisiana have tried to return home, braving the alligator-infested waters to start rebuilding their lives.
The 'unprecedented' flooding has devastated 40,000 homes across the state, leaving more than 3,000 living out of shelters as the death toll has risen to 13.
Obama, who resisted the pressure to cut his vacation Martha's Vineyard short, is scheduled to visit the disaster zone on Tuesday after Donald Trump showed up in Baton Rouge on Friday with running mate Mike Pence.
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