Baby and 9 others rescued from dangerous floodwaters in Washington, video shows
Storms across the Pacific Northwest have brought record rainfall, flooding, mudslides and power outages to thousands of people.
Rising water levels in western Washington prompted a 10-person rescue. The U.S. Coast Guard captured the rescue from rapid floodwaters on camera in Forks on Monday, Nov. 15, according to a tweet from the agency.
A helicopter airlifted the trapped people from the top of a structure surrounded by murky water, the two-minute video shows.
Six adults were rescued along with four children, one of which was a baby, the agency tweeted.
No injuries were reported.
The small town on the Olympic Peninsula wasn’t the only area to receive record rainfall and flooding.
Major flood warnings have displaced more than 500 people in Whatcom County in northwestern Washington.
Flood warnings are in effect in northwestern Washington until 4 p.m. PT on Tuesday, Nov. 16, the National Weather Service said.
Three to seven inches of rain fell within 48 hours, causing rivers, creeks, streams and low-lying areas to flood, the weather agency said.
The weather services warned the public not to drive through flooded areas.
“Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles,” the National Weather Service reported in their Nov. 16 flood warning.
Crossing flowing water by foot should also be avoided. Instead, find higher ground or another route.
This story was originally published November 16, 2021 at 2:00 PM with the headline "Baby and 9 others rescued from dangerous floodwaters in Washington, video shows."
