UPS truck and driver being pulled to safety from the waters of Pine Creek in rural McDonald County, Mo., February 8, 2023. Courtesy McDonald County Emergency Management.
UPS truck, 1 of 2 water rescues in McDonald County
“When you drive onto a flooded roadway, you not only endanger yourself but also endanger the First Responders trying to do the rescue.” — McDonald Co. Emergency Mgmt
UPS truck and driver being pulled to safety from the waters of Pine Creek in rural McDonald County, Mo., February 8, 2023. Courtesy McDonald County Emergency Management.
UPS truck, 1 of 2 water rescues in McDonald County
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NOTE: VIDEO FEAT LITTLE SUGAR CREEK FLOODING OVER SKAGGS HOLLOW ROAD. 10:45 PM, FEB 8, 2023.
McDONALD COUNTY, Mo. — Two water rescues occurred along Pine Creek Wednesday afternoon, February 8, 2023, in rural Washburn.
About 3:20 p.m. Missouri State Highway Patrol and nearby first-responders were alerted to a UPS truck stuck in waters of Pine Creek on Buzzard Glory Road.
As help was on the way a tractor pulled the driver and vehicle to safety. No one was injured.
The a second rescue just down the road on State Route KK alerting White Rock Fire Dept.
“We don't just say Turn Around Don't Drown to be saying it. When you drive onto a flooded roadway, you not only endanger yourself but also endanger the First Responders trying to do the rescue.”
— McDonald Co. Emergency Mgmt
The area remains under a Flood Watch until Thursday morning as rains continue to fall. Sources tell us they are monitoring both Big Sugar Creek and Little Sugar Creek in McDonald County.
They ask everyone to stay safe and don’t drive into high waters tonight.
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