On Saturday night, Northwest Fire District crews along with other first responder agencies rescued a woman and her dog stuck from a flooded wash in Tucson.
(3/4) A helicopter responded to assist with the rescue, but power lines in the area prohibited access.
After multiple attempts to reach the victim, TFD crews were able to extend their ladder far enough to get a life vest and rescue ring to the victim for use. pic.twitter.com/V6YTiEiAdL
— Northwest Fire (@NorthwestFire) August 15, 2021
Northwest Fire District (NWF) and Tucson Fire crews responded to Camino de la Tierra and River Road for a report of a vehicle stuck in a wash.
According to NWF officials, during the rescue, crews attempted to make their way by foot but high running waters made it difficult.
At one point, the woman was able to get herself and the dog onto the roof of the vehicle, NWF officials say.