Heart-stopping video shows officers use unlikely tool to save family trapped in floodwaters
Police officers in White Settlement, Texas, rescued a mother and her children from a vehicle trapped in fast-moving floodwaters during a severe storm on April 25, 2026. Body camera footage shows the dramatic moments when officers used quick thinking and an unconventional tool to stabilize the situation and pull the family to safety. The rescue occurred around 11:12 p.m. as officers responded to widespread flooding across the city.
- ▪The incident took place on April 25, 2026, at approximately 11:12 p.m. during severe storms and flash flooding in White Settlement, Texas.
- ▪Sgt. John Banner and other officers responded to a vehicle stranded in rushing water with three children and their mother still inside or nearby.
- ▪Officers used an unconventional tool to help stabilize the mother and prevent her from being swept away by the strong current.
- ▪Body camera video captured the mother crying for help as officers worked to rescue her while her children were moved to a patrol SUV.
- ▪The White Settlement Police Department released the footage to highlight the officers' quick response and lifesaving actions.
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Heroism Heart-stopping video shows officers use unlikely tool to save family trapped in floodwaters Body camera video captures the woman crying 'Help me!' as officers held her steady against the surging current By Stepheny Price Fox News Published April 30, 2026 7:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Video captures police pulling family from dangerous floodwaters Video released by the White Settlement Police Department captures the tense moments officers race rising floodwaters to help save a mother and her children stranded in a vehicle during a late-night storm.
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