Phoenix and Maricopa County first responders had a busy Friday night after a few people got swept way in flood waters.
, Phoenix Fire Capt. Todd Keller says crews responded to reports of two adults stuck inside a car in a wash."At that point they made the decision to use a hoist operation, called a cinch collar, fly these patents off by lowering the and bringing them to safety …" Keller said.Keller says the people reported they were OK in their car, but just weren't able to get out because the rushing waters – and that's what first responders recommend if you find yourself in this situation.
The fire captain reiterates ADOT's slogan of "turn around, don't drown" when it comes to flooded roads.These flooded roads are likely a result of the wet winter in Arizona, including the Phoenix area, . The water filled roads, basins and riverbeds that haven't seen water in some time as that state has been in a severe drought.Over in Peoria, the fire department says a man became stranded on a sandbar in Skunk Creek near"… technical rescue crews performed a shallow water crossing and evacuated him to safety. Crews are transporting the patient to an ER via ambulance for a foot injury. There were no other reported injuries," the Peoria Fire Department said.
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