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Three People And A Dog Rescued After Becoming Stranded By Rising Floodwaters From The Escambia River
February 7, 2022
Three people and their dog were rescued from a North Escambia campground Monday after they became stranded by rising floodwaters from the Escambia River.
The two men, one woman and a dog were on higher ground at a campground on Cotton Lake Road, but they were unable to leave due to the flooded dirt road. The 911 caller said they believed the water would be over the hood of their car if they tried to leave.
Escambia Fire Rescue responded about 10:10 a.m. and called for a boat in order to reach the campground near the Cotton Lake Boat Ramp.
The boat was used to rush one camper suffering a medical emergency back to an awaiting ambulance for transport to an area hospital.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office then responded with their high water rescue vehicle. They rescued the remaining two other campers and the dog.
The individuals and the dog were rescued by about 1:30 p.m.
There is currently a flood warning in effect for the Escambia River.
Photos ECSO for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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9 Responses to “Three People And A Dog Rescued After Becoming Stranded By Rising Floodwaters From The Escambia River”
WOW… REMINDS ME WHEN ME AND CLINT EDMONSON WAS DOWN THERE STAYING AND GOT FLOODED OUT GOOD TIMES I MISSS THEM DAYS
@Michael There was a warning issued, I received it on my phone, but you should have been warned when checking in to your camp site.
Rarely floods at the Fairgrounds in Molino. The greater volume of flood water must flow on the east sides of Parker and Delaney islands.
Well, there goes the hunting plans…
“there was no woning at all”
There was a river flood advisory warning issued Saturday for the Escambia River and it is still in effect.
Just wanted to let you people that commented there was no water near any road or even high in river bank when we made reservations there was no woning at all
Some things you just can’t fix.
Ditto kiddo! Blessings!
Good job guys!!!!