Judy Manley had driven into the water about a half mile from the Webster County line not knowing its depth. When she realized it was swamping her car, Manley used her cell phone to call 911. Responders were sent to the scene, but by the time emergency personnel arrived, Manley had found safety on high ground between two bodies of water across the road. She was rescued without further incident.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Motorist stranded in high water
Crittenden County Rescue Squad and Shady Grove volunteer firefighters were dispatched to Providence Road in eastern Crittenden County shortly before 11 a.m., Tuesday where a U.S. Census worker had driven into deep water covering the road.
Judy Manley had driven into the water about a half mile from the Webster County line not knowing its depth. When she realized it was swamping her car, Manley used her cell phone to call 911. Responders were sent to the scene, but by the time emergency personnel arrived, Manley had found safety on high ground between two bodies of water across the road. She was rescued without further incident.
Judy Manley had driven into the water about a half mile from the Webster County line not knowing its depth. When she realized it was swamping her car, Manley used her cell phone to call 911. Responders were sent to the scene, but by the time emergency personnel arrived, Manley had found safety on high ground between two bodies of water across the road. She was rescued without further incident.
