Two ‘Heroes’ Save Woman That Flipped Vehicle Into Creek

March 3, 2013

Two men are being called heroes for pulling a young woman out of a creek after she flipped her vehicle off a bridge into the cold waters below.

Something out of the ordinary caught the eye of Danny Wilson and his son Chris Wilson as they cr0ssed a bridge over Brushy Creek Saturday afternoon — clothes were scattered in the trees.  They stopped and discovered a vehicle had flipped off the bridge embankment, sailed through a tree and crashed into the opposite creek bank below the bridge on Deere Creek Road west of Atmore and just north of the Florida line.

They discovered 23-year old Kayla Stewart of Rabun, Ala., mostly submerged in the creek next to her vehicle. The Wilsons climbed down through the creek embankment through thick brush and pulled Stewart from the water.

“If they hadn’t got her out of the water when they did, she would probably be a lot worse off or dead,” Atmore Chief Gerry McGhee. “They saved her life.”

It was not immediately clear if Stewart was ejected from her vehicle, or if she crawled out following the crash.

She was transported in critical condition by Atmore Ambulance to the Walnut Hill Fire Station and then airlifted by LifeFlight to a Pensacola hospital. Her injuries were not believed to be life threatening, official said.

The accident remains under investigation by Alabama State Troopers.

Pictured top: First responders check a vehicle that flipped into Brushy Creek on Deer Creek Road outside Atmore Saturday afternoon. Pictured inset and below: Two men are being called heroes for pulling the driver out of the creek following the crash. NorthEscambia.com exclusive photos, click to enlarge.

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14 Responses to “Two ‘Heroes’ Save Woman That Flipped Vehicle Into Creek”

  1. AK,UE, PR & 4H'S on March 6th, 2013 12:50 pm

    We thank God for his mercy bestowed upon Kayla, a beautiful young lady, God definitely had his hands on her to spare her life & along with that, sends two Angels to assist her, right on time….God’s timing….Our prayers & thoughts are with you and all those that love you………Love you, Kayla….

  2. Marcella O'Connor on March 5th, 2013 2:09 pm

    I work with Chris Wilson and can tell you that it’s no surprise that he and his Dad saved someone’s life. Chris is a hard worker and a good family man. His parents raised him right! God had His mighty hand in this miracle! It’s about time we heard some GOOD news! Thanks to Chris and his Dad for being men of God and “doing the right thing”!

  3. Brianna Gilbert on March 4th, 2013 2:18 pm

    im glad my sister didn’t get injured i can’t wait when she gets out the hospital.

  4. A. Moye on March 4th, 2013 11:06 am

    Prayers for my niece and great gratitude for the Wilsons for their compasion !! God is Great !

  5. JSCS on March 3rd, 2013 8:05 pm

    Thank you, Lord, for putting the right people in the right place at the right time.

    God is so good. Prayers for the full recovery of the young woman.

    Danny and Chris Wilson are truly good samaritans.

  6. brittany on March 3rd, 2013 5:34 pm

    thank u god for theses men to help kayla i have known kayla for a long time i hope she pulls throw all this prayers going out for kayla and her family and the men that saved her life

  7. Thinker on March 3rd, 2013 1:50 pm

    She was very lucky to have them come along. In that cold water, hypothermia was a real threat.

  8. Missysmom on March 3rd, 2013 12:54 pm

    Angels unawares….

  9. Kathy on March 3rd, 2013 11:53 am

    Thank God for these men and for their willingness to stop and help. There are still good people in the world. May God bless these men and the young lady injured in the wreck.

  10. Tracey on March 3rd, 2013 9:30 am

    Wonderful news, wonderful men, wonderful end to the story!! Praises to God for sending the young lady two brave men to help her!

  11. Sharon on March 3rd, 2013 8:58 am

    So proud od Mr Danny & Chris, but it comes to know surprise these people are such good Christian men of God and definitely would give their life for someone else. What people seen in them during this accident is like they always are ready to help someone in need. What was an accident in this young lady’s life was no accident for the Wilson’s to be there to help her out. I have know the Wilson’s for sometime now and I would rather have Mr Danny & Ms Cyndi pray for me than anyone, cause I know that when thry prayI, their prayers REACH the Throne of God. I know Mr Danny & Chris don’t want know praise, but jus give God the glory. Luv & miss u guys

  12. Buddy on March 3rd, 2013 6:22 am

    With all the bad things and bad people in the world today, it is refreshing to hear that there are still men who are willing to help others in need. Thanks guys. And prayers for the lady who was injured, may she recover completely and soon.

  13. Regina Gohagan on March 3rd, 2013 5:06 am

    So thankful that God sends Angels exactly when needed. He is an all knowing God and is such a help in times of trouble. Good job guys!

  14. Randon on March 3rd, 2013 12:23 am

    Way to go guys! Hats off to both of y’all!!!!

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