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Sammy Wilson almost marooned without wellies
Monday, 25 August 2008
Many people must have felt like putting the boot into politicians during last weekend's floods.
But Environment Minister Sammy Wilson instead found himself being placed into a pair of boots when he opted to visit families bearing the brunt of the deluge.
When the DUP minister turned up to visit homes in Antrim, however, it was only at the last minute that officials realised he did not have a pair of wellingtons to wade through the flood waters.
A mild panic ensued while local shops were scoured for a suitable pair.
"We were having trouble tracking down some wellies," said one official.
"We almost had to buy him a very bright pair with butterflies on them.
"But eventually we managed to get something more suitable for the Minister.
"He was just glad they weren't green."
The floods caused huge distress for hundreds of households and major inconvenience for drivers.
There may be some cold comfort for them in the fact that apparently the crisis forced Mr Wilson to cut short his holidays and return to work five days earlier than planned.
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