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Heart-stopping video shows officers use unlikely tool to save family trapped in floodwaters

NEWYou can now hear Fox News articles. John Banner noticed a vehicle stranded with its front end in a channel of rushing water flowing towards a creek. “I got you!” “Y’all get into the car!” In the video of the bodycam, an officer shouts as the woman cries, “Help Me!” Help me! “HERO OFFICERS and GOOD SAMARITANS WHO GOT ABOVE AND BEYOND in 2024With the water pushing against the car and the woman struggling with her footing, the officers quickly formed a strategy to prevent her being swept away. “Don’t loose your footing… I require assistance!” shouts one officer over the rushing water. As the situation worsened, one officer was heard saying “Don’t fall in, man” as he held the other end of the cables. One officer said, “Her legs are tired.” I need a ladder. The coordinated response of officers, dispatchers, and fire crews was praised by officials. “I am grateful to Sergeant John Banner and his team of officers for their proactive response, as well as our WEST COMM Dispatch Center. Partner agencies, and the Fire Department, during this dangerous situation,” said Police Chief Christopher Cook. “Law enforcement officers placed the highest priority on saving lives, and this was evident by their creative use of a pair jumper cables as an extra safety tool. “GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAILCity manager Jeffrey J. James commended the efforts. James said, “I saw brave police officers do what they could to rescue lives during this rescue.” “I am equally as proud of our public safety team, who worked together to provide the best level of service to this particular family. “CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWSPolice said the mother remained calm during the ordeal and had earlier directed her children to move to higher ground — a decision officials say likely helped prevent injuries.Following the incident, officials said each patrol vehicle will now be equipped with a water rescue throw bag to improve response in future emergencies.Officials said the rescue was just one of several weather-related emergencies crews responded to that night. The department said that “our public safety teams were very busy with the weather.” Your WSPD team and the fire department worked hard to ensure everyone reached safety. From one water rescue of a stuck family in a vehicle to multiple crashes, flooded vehicles on roadways with high waters, your WSPD teams worked together to ensure everyone reached safety. “CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FOX NEWS APPAuthorities plan to reunite family members with first responders who were involved in the rescue.

  

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FBI says trucker found dead after suspected hijacking; key details remain unclear

NEWYou can now hear Fox News articles. A commercial truck driver who disappeared during a suspected car hijacking has been found dead on a Georgia coast. Alejandro Jacomino Gonzalez was last seen alive at an interstate 95 rest area in Brevard County in Florida in the early hours of the morning of April 17. The investigation took a strange turn later that same day when his truck, nearly 300 miles away, was located in Port Wentworth in Georgia. Officials said that others remain missing. The FBI said Gonzalez, originally from Cuba, had “a full sleeve of tattoos on his left arm and a tattoo of ‘Elisia,’ on his right forearm. “CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS” Gonzalez’s cousin Juan Carlos Forcade told NBC6 the FBI called Gonzalez wife on Tuesday and told her her husband’s corpse was found in Georgia. The cause of his death was not immediately known. Both the FBI Field Offices located in Atlanta and Tampa are investigating Gonzalez’s death. Anyone with information should contact the FBI tip line at 1-800-225-5328 (1-800 CALL-FBI). You can also submit tips online.

  

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Family takes action after grandmother falls 30 feet into abandoned mine shaft

NEWYou can now hear Fox News articles. A wrongful death suit filed by the family a Pennsylvania woman, who died in 2024, after falling into a hole above an abandoned mine shaft, alleges that the property owner and U.S. Steel did not take adequate measures in order to mitigate the risks presented by the mine. Elizabeth Pollard, 64 was searching for Pepper with her 5-year old granddaughter in Westmoreland County, in December 2024, when she went missing. Pollard parked her vehicle near Monday’s Union Restaurant. Authorities located the vehicle several hours later. Mark Malone, the family’s lawyer, said that “the Pollard family wants answers and accountability.” They don’t want the name of their wife, mom and grandmother to be a meaningless death. “Pollard’s granddaughter was found in the vehicle, frightened, but otherwise unharmed. MYSTERY STILL SURFACED THE DEATH OF IRISH FASHION DESIGNER AT EXCLUSIVE MONTAUK YACHT CLUBThe car was parked just feet away from sinkhole. After a four-day recovery effort that lasted around the clock, crews discovered Pollard’s body 30 feet below the ground. The cause of death has been determined as blunt force trauma. “Elizabeth Pollard shouldn’t be dead. In a joint statement, Morgan & Morgan founder John Morgan said that the defendants’ alleged inability to maintain a safe working environment led to her untimely and preventable death. This lawsuit seeks to hold the defendants accountable for their alleged negligent actions, which have robbed this family of a loved wife, mother, and grandmother. We will fight for justice and ensure that no other family has to suffer a loss as devastating as this. “HISTORIC CHRIST SUFFERS ‘INCREDIBLY RATHER’ GRAVE COLLAPSE REVEALING ANCIENT FAMILIES VAULTThe suit alleges that U.S. Steel and the restaurant which owns the surface properties were responsible for maintaining and safety in the area. The suit also claims that the ground was susceptible of collapsing after years of mining, and that no steps were taken to address known risks. “The restaurant is included as they are the property owner. Malone said that they are a necessary party for this stage. “Their knowledge about the property, since they bought and operated it, is central to the suit. “CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FOX NEWS APPFox Digital has reached out U.S. Steel and the restaurant for comment.

  

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Juror who helped convict man in fatal stabbing accused in knife attack days later: report

NEWYou can now hear Fox News articles. A Washington State murder case took an unexpected turn after a jury According to The Seattle Times, “Kevin Rodriguez was convicted on April 10 of second degree murder in Prosecutors claimed that Rodriguez used butcher knives to commit the attack. The attorney for the Kentucky sheriff who allegedly shot down a judge in the chambers plans to use The suspect, identified as Connor Wohlleben, was allegedly armed with a knife when he The suspect was arrested for burglary and two counts first-degree assault. According to jail records, he was booked into jail and his bail was set to $500,000; however, The Seattle Times reports that the motion also alleges jury misconduct and raises broader questions about the integrity of According to local reports, he was convicted of manslaughter back in 2021. However “CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FOX NEWS APPHe will be sentenced next week,

  

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Students stabbed inside Washington state high school as police respond to chaotic scene

NEWYou can now hear Fox News articles. At least five people have been stabbed in Tacoma’s Foss High school, Washington. This has prompted a massive response, with victims being rushed to nearby hospital. Tacoma Police say that four students and a security guard were hospitalized. Police said a suspect was also transported to the hospital. Authorities have not released any details about the suspect or condition of the injured. FOX 13 reported that police and first responders were on the campus to secure the scene while students and staff went into lockdown. Officials will provide updates on the incident as new information becomes available. The incident is still under investigation.

  

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Camp Mystic pulls plan to reopen this summer after backlash from grieving families

NEWYou can now hear Fox News articles. Camp Mystic announced on Thursday that it will not reopen for the summer season 2026. This is a major change in recovery plans after a devastating flood last year, which killed 27 people. Officials confirmed that 25 campers, two counselors and the director of the all-girls Christian Camp in Hill Country Texas were killed. According to the family-owned facility, director Richard Eastland died in separate rescue efforts. The decision by the camp to abandon its bid to reopen operations in May came just days after director Richard Eastland broke down and apologized in tears at a hearing in the state. This prompted an outcry among lawmakers and grieving family members over the attempt to resume operations. CAMP MYSTIC DIRECTOR DIED WHILE TRYING to SAVE KIDS DURING TEXAS FLOODS”No administrative process, or summer season, should move forward as long as families continue to grieve,” said the camp. This decision is meant to remove any doubts that Camp Mystic heard the concerns of grieving families, members from the Texas House and Senate Investigating Committees, and citizens throughout our state. We must respect those voices and step back. “REPUBLICAN CONGRESSMAN REUNITES with Daughters After Texas Camp Flooding, Thanks ‘Countless Heroes’ They also expressed their sympathy for all those affected by last year’s catastrophe, adding that they understood there was nothing they could do to reverse damage or ease pain. “Twenty eight precious lives were lost. We acknowledge that no statement or decision can undo this loss or ease the daily burden carried by parents, siblings and loved ones. First responders, survivors and our beautiful Kerr County Community. We also acknowledge that over 800 girls wish to return to Camp Mystic Cypress Lake for the summer. The statement said that the special bond between Camp Mystic and its families would not change with the announcement. The AP reported that the owners of the camp had previously stated they hoped to reopen the camp in late May with 900 attendees and planned to use only the parts of the facility which did not flood. The plans sparked outrage among victims’ families and prominent officials who urged regulators deny the license of the camp, which was being reviewed by the Texas Department of State Health Services. The AP reported that lawmakers questioned the camp’s role in the disaster, citing inadequate operations, delayed responses to flash flood warnings, and inadequate emergency training for counselors.

  

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