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Family Escapes Floodwaters on Rooftop
12 Jun
Summary
- A family of five was forced to seek refuge on their grandmother's roof.
- Rising waters submerged cars and reached window sills during the flood.
- Rescue efforts involved a tractor with a bucket and a sprayer vehicle.
Flash flooding emergency declared in Swan River after severe rainfall inundated the town. Heavy rain resulted in a state of emergency, with up to 150 residents evacuated due to widespread damage and power outages.
The Poole family faced a dramatic ordeal, with Michele Poole recounting a sudden torrent of water that forced them onto their grandmother's roof. They watched as the water rose, covering car tires and reaching the house's window sills.
Younger family members played a crucial role in the rescue. Ben Poole, a teenager, helped organize a tractor and sprayer to lift his stranded grandparents and others from the roof. The equipment operated precariously as tires were submerged and the large machine was buffeted by the floodwaters.
