In the wake of the tragic flooding and severe storms in Texas, stories of heroic rescues have flooded the internet. One that caught our eye was shared by the Houston Police Department on Monday, showing a truly heartwarming rescue. The bodycam footage shows an officer mounted on a Jet Ski, cruising through the murky floodwaters to save a man and three dogs stranded at an almost completely submerged house. The floodwaters had risen up to 10 feet, and you can see the relief on the faces of all four during the rescue.
These rescues take place against the backdrop of the severe storms and flooding that have plagued Texas this week. As of Sunday, 224 people had been rescued from the deluge and winds affecting Harris County, along with 153 dogs. Despite these inspiring numbers, the death of at least one child has already been reported. Furthermore, county officials have reported that the stranded livestock and damage to homes will have a significant negative impact on people’s livelihoods, as well as the area’s infrastructure, well past the end of these rains.
Communities are bracing for further rain and damaging weather conditions, rallying together to prepare for whatever problems this string of severe weather may continue to bring. Through the struggle, it’s inspiring to see the resilience of Texans shining through amidst the adversity, finding ways to defend their community through whatever means they can.
The full video is available from BBC.
