A Georgia veteran crossed Atlanta's downtown connector in waist-deep floodwater on Wednesday May 21 to rescue a stranger stranded on top of her car, with the woman climbing on his back to make it across the interstate to his family until state troopers and a tow truck arrived to handle the vehicle, according to WRDW. The recovery vehicle's arrival closed out a rescue civilians had already started.
Operator takeaway
Severe-weather calls put operators into rescue roles before EMS can reach the scene. Make sure your trucks carry a basic water-rescue kit, including a throw bag and reflective vests, and that your drivers know when to wait for first responders versus when to act.