Two women came to the aid of a driver who got stuck trying to navigate through a flooded street in Houston, and helped move it out of the road—and warned many drivers to turn around as the water accumulated.
Torrential rain and deadly flooding is bringing the Houston area to a standstill, shuttering schools, canceling flights and leaving hundreds of cars swamped and abandoned.
At least two deaths were reported on Thursday as the floodwaters rose: one man who drowned after driving into floodwaters and a second man who was electrocuted and drowned while trying to move his horse, according to authorities. "We collectively just held our breath for a minute ... we're just all relieved," said the sheriff, who knows the sergeant personally.
Payne said he ran over, dodging other cars, and dove into the water to help pull a mother and daughter to safety.
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