A stranded motorist and Florida deputy almost died after being sucked into a drainage pipe during a flood.
Florida Deputy Who Tried to Help Stranded Motorist Reveals They Almost Died After Being Sucked into a Drainage
A Florida deputy named William Hollingsworth, who tried to help a stranded motorist, revealed they almost died after being sucked into a drainage after Escambia County suffered from a flood due to severe weather.
According to reports from ABC News, the deputy saw the stranded motorist in flood and approached him in an attempt to save him when he went underwater, without thinking about his own safety.
In the video released, the stranded motorist and Florida deputy can be seen fighting for their lives after being sucked into the drainage pipe almost 100 feet before they emerged on the other side of the road.
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Stranded Motorist Expresses His Gratitude to Florida Deputy After Saving Him from Flood Despite Risking His Own Life
Following the incident, the stranded motorist expressed his gratitude to the Florida deputy after saving him from the flood despite risking his own life and claimed that they almost died when they were sucked into the drainage pipe for several seconds.
After saving the stranded motorist in the flood, the Florida deputy also received positive reactions from several individuals and groups, showing exceptional courage and bravery.
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