Savannah firefighters saved four people trapped in rising waters near downtown Saturday evening, narrowly avoiding disaster when they discovered a hidden danger beneath the flood.
🌊 What Happened: Fire crews responded to a stranded vehicle at Drayton and Duffy Streets Saturday evening, where they discovered four occupants trapped in floodwaters. Using standard safety protocols, firefighters probed the water with pike poles before approaching the vehicle—a precaution that proved critical when they discovered a missing manhole cover hidden beneath the murky water.
⚠️ Safety Alert: Savannah Fire Department officials are reminding residents to never drive through flooded areas. If you do become stranded in rising water:
- Remain in your vehicle
- Call 911 immediately
- Wait for trained rescuers
The Sources: Savannah Fire Department.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
