Two Dead After Torrential Rains in CT
The bodies of two women who disappeared during the storm were recovered Monday in Oxford.
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Multiple Rescues After Storms Cause Flooding in CT
Fire officials said two people were swept into Little River in Oxford on Sunday, and there were several rescues in other areas.
Flooding from Storm’s Remnants Leads to High Water Rescues in NY, PA
First responders launched high-water and helicopter rescues of people trapped in cars and homes in rural New York and Pennsylvania.
Firefighters Rescue Kids Hanging from Branch in Fast-Moving NC Creek
Three Raleigh children got trapped in fast-moving water in the wake of Tropical Storm Debby, hanging by a tree branch until firefighters saved them.
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Slow-Moving Tropical Storm Debby Poses Major Flood Threat
Record-setting rain from the storm that killed at least five people has caused flash flooding in some of America’s most historic Southern cities.
Hundreds Rescued Across NJ After Storms, Flooding
A storm system packed with extra moisture from Tropical Storm Debby dropped more than seven inches of rain and flooded some towns.
Firefighters Respond Via Watercraft to Put Out NY Fires
Firefighters traveled by boat to a post-tornado fire that destroyed a garage, two sheds, and a camper.
UT Fire Captain Dies After Boat Pins Him Under Rapids
A beloved fire captain in Utah died in a whitewater rafting accident after a boat pinned him under rapids on a Colorado river, officials said.
Severe Storm Floods Basements of Albuquerque (NM) City Hall, Police Department
The Albuquerque Fire Department performed 10 water rescues after heavy rain flooded multiple streets and storm drains and downed some power lines.
Multiple Rescues in TX After Storms Cause Flooding in South
In Texas, several people were rescued from homes and vehicles early Wednesday morning when flooding inundated parts of Jasper County.
Water Rescue: Entering and Exiting the Water
Jack Gramlich reviews techniques for more safely entering open water environments and how a lone rescuer can remove a victim from the water.
Personal Watercraft for Single-Victim Rescue
Jack Gramlich and Hunter Manning demonstrate two methods for using personal watercraft to effect the rescue of a single victim.