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.
