Recently, Beaufort County in South Carolina has been witness to historic flooding. Heavy rains and thunderstorms flooded the area, but the dangerous conditions and high waters did not stop local first responders from suiting up for work.
According to WNCT 9 News, the water in some areas was over several feet deep and filled with debris. None of the areas have been declared disaster zones yet, so the emergency workers plan to continue searching for residents in need of help until the announcement is made.
The first responders who spoke to the news source said that going into the flooded areas was more than just about rescuing those in trouble. It was also a scouting mission to gauge the conditions and report back to other rescue crews. These efforts will help protect residents and other first responders.
"We just want to make sure everybody is safe going to, during a call, and then come back from the call," Brian Lanning, a captain with Chocowinity Fire, told WNCT 9 News.
The emergency professionals are working through the rain and storms to make sure everyone gets to safety, and they have requested that everyone take the situation seriously and act with caution.