Three Rescued From Car Swept Down River (NPS Digest)

Three Rescued From Car Swept Down River (NPS Digest)
A family of four was attempting to drive across the rain swollen Little River last Thursday evening when their vehicle was swept downstream. At daylight, one of the adults swam to the riverbank and walked out, reporting the accident about 8:30 a.m. Rangers began a hasty search, locating the vehicle approximately 100 yards downstream from Hartline Ford. A coordinated rescue was begun with personnel from the park, Fisher Rescue Squad, and Adamsburg Fire Department, supported by two Alabama State Police helicopters. The two children, ages two and four, and one adult were safely airlifted from the vehicle. They were taken to the DeKalb County Hospital for evaluation. All four were treated and released. Ranger David Walker is investigating. Charges are pending.

Bill's Note: I'm a hypocrite and have driven through water that I should not have. But it is always hugely risky, even in vehicles that are equipped to ford water. And Crown Vics, Impalas, Caprices and Chargers are very definitely NOT equipped to cross water. There have been incidents near, and probably on, campus, as close to the river as we are. With the wet weather we've had over 2011, and the bizarro weather we are having now, this winter and spring may be sporty. A couple of inches of water is all it takes if its moving fast enough.