Line Workers Rescue Motorist Trapped In Rising Floodwaters
May 22, 2024
Today’s good news story comes from Rotorua, New Zealand.
Two brave line workers are being praised by local law enforcement for saving a motorist who was trapped in rapidly rising floodwaters in Rotorua.
Bay of Plenty & Taupo Police / Facebook
The incident occurred at 1 PM on May 21, when a woman called emergency services, reporting that her car was stranded on a flooded section of Waikaukau Road in Ngakuru. As the water levels rose, her vehicle began to float and then sink. The driver was unable to open her doors or windows, and with water reaching up to her chest, she was in immediate danger.
The police emergency communicator stayed on the line with the distressed driver while deploying units, a helicopter, and a swift water rescue team to the scene. However, before these resources could arrive, a lines crew working nearby witnessed the perilous situation and took immediate action.
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