Swift Water Rescue Saves Man Trapped in Vehicle Near Marble Falls
WATCH: Man saved in swift water rescue near Marble Falls

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Firefighters from the Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department rescued a man trapped in his vehicle after he drove through a flooded low water crossing on County Road 340. The incident occurred late Thursday night, with firefighters successfully extracting the driver and bringing him to safety.
- 01The rescue took place before 10 p.m. on Thursday night.
- 02Firefighters estimated the vehicle was 5-10 yards off the road after being washed away.
- 03Firefighter Jared Payne provided instructions to the driver on how to exit the vehicle safely.
- 04Firefighters were prepared for additional flooding-related emergencies due to the weather conditions.
- 05The incident highlights the dangers of low water crossings during heavy rainfall.
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On Thursday night, the Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department responded to a rescue call on County Road 340, north of Marble Falls, Texas, where a man had driven his vehicle through a flooded low water crossing. Fire Chief Derrick Curtis reported that the vehicle was swept off the road, leaving the driver trapped inside. Firefighters John Cufr and Jared Payne arrived on the scene shortly before 10 p.m. and found the man approximately 5-10 yards off the road. The driver explained that he was out for a night drive and did not notice the water covering the roadway. Firefighter Payne detailed the rescue process, stating that they first secured the driver with a life jacket and provided instructions for his safe exit from the vehicle. Once they successfully extracted him, they brought him to safety on dry land. The volunteer firefighters were also on alert for additional calls related to flooding, showcasing their preparedness for emergencies during adverse weather conditions.
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This incident serves as a reminder to the community about the dangers of driving through flooded areas, especially during heavy rains.
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