Firefighters in Arizona made a daring rescue last week during severe flooding. Using the truck's ladder, he successfully rescued 25 of his people, including infants.
Two Tucson Fire Department trucks responded to Friday night's floods. A large group was trapped at a low-water intersection in Bear Canyon, part of the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area. The water level rose rapidly, making the trek dangerous.
The water he was traveling at over 3,000 cubic feet per second. That's more than 900% of the speed to safely cross the area on foot.Coronado National Forest states.
, this operation was essential for rising waters,” the agency wrote on Facebook.
Smoke Eater carried out a ladder rescue with the help of Coronado National Forest and the Pima County Search Party &.
Firefighters positioned the engine in the flooded shallows so that the ladder could reach the other side of the intersection. Video of the restoration shows rescuers leading hikers across a ladder. One firefighter was seen handing over her infant after placing it on her head.
Below, water gushed over an intersection and completely cleared the road. submerged in water.
“During the monsoon season, it is best to avoid waterways. Water levels rise quickly at Mount Lemmon when it rains. There is a risk," the Pima County Sheriff's Departmentwarned following the rescue.
Arizona's monsoon season, which runs from June to September, is expected to peak this weekend, according toAZ Central.
21 adults, 3 children and infants crossed safely. One person sprained his ankle, according to the fire department.
"He's got another day in #TucsonFire's life!" the agency wrote on Facebook.
