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Amazing water rescue

 
Did you happen to watch our 7:22 Good Morning America cut-in Wednesday morning?
 
If so, you saw some incredible, live footage from Air 15 -- of flood waters sweeping away a car in Apache Junction.
 
If you missed it, or want to see the amazing video again, click here.
 
Kaley was in the middle of her weather segment -- showing a flooded road near Southern and Mountainview.
 
We saw one huge truck struggle to make it through the rising water.
 
Then, a small white car, tried to do the same thing -- but, it was washed away in deep, fast-moving flood water.
 
It was TERRIFYING to watch.
 
I was so worried that we were going to witness that car being submerged -- with the occupants inside.
 
Amazingly, the water carried the car right into a foot bridge, where it got stuck.
 
A man then ran across the bridge and dramatically pulled a small child and her mother to safety.
 
That man, who ever he is, is a true hero.
 
He risked his own life -- getting so close to the rushing water.
 
At any rate, mom and child are fine -- and, boy are they lucky their rescuer was in the right place at the right time.
 
It's a miracle the car came to a stop at the bridge.
 
Had it floated toward heavy brush in the area, surrounded by rising water -- the outcome may have been different.
 
As it was, the water came to the bottom of the car's windows.
 
This serves as a reminder -- DO NOT try to cross flooded roads.
 
It's not worth it.
 
Aside from getting a fine because of Arizona's Stupid Motorist Law, you're risking your life.
 
Be safe out there!
 
Published Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:28 AM by rthomas

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