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+##PortCameras
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+This is simple python script that downloads live images from the cameras at https://www.portvancouver.com/webcam-page.
+These cameras have a framerate of 10-15 seconds per frame.
+
+Intended for intelligence or archival use.
+
+This is a work in progress; setup guides and code improvement coming soon!