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Men Rescued from Raging River After Vehicle Stalls
14 Aug
Summary
- Two men were rescued from a swollen river during heavy rainfall.
- Their vehicle stalled during a crossing attempt, leaving them stranded.
- Quick planning by the Wolfe County Search and Rescue team saved them.
On the night of August 13, 2026, two men attempting to cross the middle fork of the Red River were dramatically rescued by the Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team. Their vehicle stalled due to heavy rainfall and flood conditions near Torrent Falls, leaving them trapped on the vehicle's roof.
One man fell into the powerful current and was repeatedly pulled underwater, losing his shoes. The other became stranded on the opposite riverbank. The vehicle itself floated downstream and overturned multiple times. Rescuers located an alternate route via a bridge still above the rising water to safely reach and retrieve one of the stranded individuals.
Authorities emphasized the deceptive and dangerous nature of flooded waterways, urging the public to never drive or walk through moving floodwater. This rescue highlights the importance of strategic planning, as avoiding unnecessary risks for rescuers also ensures the safest outcome for those in peril.
