Video shows infant being rescued from car trapped in floodwaters
Summary
In Beeville, Texas, police shared a video showing first responders rescuing an infant from a car trapped in floodwaters after driving into a flooded creek crossing. The baby and other vehicle occupants were safely removed, and no injuries were reported.Key Facts
- The rescue happened in Beeville, about 100 miles southeast of San Antonio, Texas.
- Heavy rain caused flooding at a low-water crossing, which is a road built just above a water surface and prone to flooding.
- The car entered the flooded creek crossing despite police and fire officials trying to warn the driver.
- First responders pulled the infant out of the car in a baby carrier and protected the baby from rain.
- No one in the vehicle was hurt during the incident.
- The National Weather Service had issued a flood warning for the local river.
- Police warned that floodwater can quickly become dangerous and push vehicles off the road.
- Drivers were urged to be very cautious when driving during heavy rain, especially near areas prone to flooding.
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