Ark. deputy caught on camera wading through chest-deep waters to save stranded couple

CAMDEN, Ark. — An Ouachita County deputy is being credited with rescuing a pair stranded by floodwaters in early April throughout a spherical of extreme storms that pressured evacuations throughout elements of Arkansas, THV11 reported.

Deputy Nathan Lane of the Ouachita County Sheriff’s Workplace responded to a name about two residents trapped at their residence in a flooded space, in response to the report. One of many people required dialysis, prompting an pressing response.

When deputies and emergency crews reached the placement, the floodwaters have been too deep to proceed. With no speedy boat obtainable — officers estimated a 30-minute wait — Lane and a number of other county workers determined to behave on foot.

Lane carried one of many residents by way of the excessive water whereas serving to the opposite stroll to security, bystander video exhibits.

“I used to be completely positive with carrying considered one of them, and even each, if I needed to. However I used to be like, in the event that they’re going to stroll, then I’m going to stroll too, as a result of it’s my job,” stated Lane.

The deputy stated he didn’t see his actions as heroic, however merely a part of his obligation.

“I simply knew that I used to be going to extra possible have to save lots of somebody from it. Only a matter of time. I used to be like, if somebody’s going to stroll in there, I stroll with them, as a result of it’s my job to get folks out to security,” he stated.

A lot of the realm close to the Ouachita River stays affected by excessive water, in response to the report. Lane urged residents to depart early within the occasion of rising water.

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