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As the final day of campaigning approached, the scale of public rallies increased. In Masaya, young Sandinistas are caught up in the headiness of the moment.

The size of the crowd at the UNO rally causes hundreds to scale sections of the partially destroyed National Cathedral in Managua.

In Managgua, 250,000 jam the city's central plaza for Chamorro's final campaign appearance.

Ortega's opponent Violeta Chamorra, leader of the United National Opposition, likewise takes to the streets in a campaign dominated by the politcal procession.

Daniel Ortega, leader of the Sandinista National Liberation Front, campaigns through the streets of Estelli as he seeks reelection as president of Nicaragua.

In the war torn village of Estelli, a young girl stands inthe doorway of her home graced by a metal poster of Daniel Ortega.

Along the road to Estelli, a Sandinista cowboy awaits the arrival of Daniel Ortega.

Afterwards-People gather just back from where the woman went into the sea, staring at where she disappeared.

The Sea Prevails- Ten to fifteen foot waves keep rescuers away from the woman.

Reach for Rescue-A woman reaches towards a man who went into the storm surge to try to rescue her.