The Environment Agency (EA) said a severe flood warning remained for the River Cober in Helston.

BBC: Floods bring chaos to Cornwall after heavy rain

"We need deeds, not words, " said Cober, who now lives in Portland, Maine.

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Flood warnings are in place for the River Tresillian at Ladock, Bolingey Stream from Bolingey to Perranporth and the River Cober at Helston.

BBC: Flooding in Devon and Cornwall

Refugee Hassan Cober said he was forced to leave his family and flee Sudan four years ago after many were killed and raped in his village.

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