Video shows infant being rescued from car trapped in Texas floodwaters
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- Police in Beeville, Texas, rescued an infant from a car trapped in floodwaters after the vehicle entered a creek crossing inundated by heavy rain, with no injuries reported.
- Video footage showed first responders safely removing the baby in its carrier while assisting other occupants; the driver had missed signals from the local fire chief to stop before entering the flooded crossing.
- The incident occurred at a low-water crossing, which are prone to rapid flooding and dangerous conditions during storms, prompting a flood warning from the National Weather Service for the Aransas River in Bee County.
- Authorities emphasized the unpredictability of flood conditions and warned that even shallow moving water can push vehicles off the road, urging drivers to exercise caution and avoid crossing flooded areas.
- The Beeville Police Department reminded the public that no errand or shortcut is worth risking safety during heavy rain and flood conditions.