Bystander wades through floodwater to rescue a woman on a submerged car in Atlanta

Key Lessons

• The woman was stranded on top of her submerged car, above the water.
• A good Samaritan waded through the floodwater to reach her and rescue her.
• General guidance: do not wade into floodwater unless the water is shallow and slow and you can see the ground. Call 112 first.
• General guidance: if your car is caught in rising water, get out at once and move to higher ground, or on to the roof if you cannot, and call 112.