Friday March 29th, 2024 11:12AM

Crews rescue South Georgia woman after water sweeps her vehicle into Dukes Creek

CLEVELAND — Not only were White County emergency personnel dealing with flooding and road washouts Thursday afternoon, but also a swift-water rescue.

About 5:30 p.m. Thursday, White County Fire Services personnel responded to Joe Franklin Road in northern White County for a report of a Hummer-type vehicle that had left the flooded roadway and overturned into Dukes Creek, according to spokeswoman Ana Newberry.

“It was also reported that the vehicle had a single occupant who was visiting White County from a southern Georgia county,” Newberry said.

Two White County Fire personnel and two White County sheriff’s deputies walked the rugged hillside terrain along the overflowing and fast-moving waters of Dukes Creek, locating the woman within 15 minutes, according to Newberry.

The female was holding on to a holly tree, with water up to four or five feet at the time, according to Newberry.

White County Fire Chief Norman Alexander, who was tethered by a rope, entered the water and helped the female driver to safety.

Rescuers walked the driver to a waiting ambulance, where she was evaluated but refused transport, according to Newberry.

The rescue operation took about 90 minutes.

 

  • Associated Categories: Homepage, Local/State News, Georgia News
  • Associated Tags: Cleveland, white county, wreck, White County Public Safety, flooding, White County Sheriff's Office, White County Fire Services, Sautee
© Copyright 2024 AccessWDUN.com
All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without permission.