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Driver Rescued from 'Puddle Panic' by Fire Crew
14 Dec
Summary
- Fire crew rescued a driver stuck in shallow floodwater.
- Social media users mocked the motorist for the unusual rescue.
- The incident occurred after Storm Bram brought torrential rain.
A fire crew was recently called to rescue a driver who found herself stranded in shallow floodwater, an event quickly dubbed 'panic in a puddle.' In a widely shared clip, a firefighter extended a rescue stick and threw a rope to the motorist, who was struggling to reach it from her car window.
After failing to grasp the rope, the driver eventually opened her door and waded through water that reached just below her knees to safety. The incident, however, sparked considerable online ridicule, with many users questioning the necessity of the rescue for such a minor flood.
The rescue occurred in the aftermath of Storm Bram, which brought severe winds and torrential rain to Britain, causing extensive flooding in various regions. Rivers burst their banks, submerging streets, businesses, and sports grounds, leading to widespread disruption.
