Campbellsville Fire/Rescue was dispatched to a report of a swift water rescue Tuesday afternoon around 5:00pmET with a vehicle in the water. Upon arrival in the Meadow Creek/Roachville Road area of Taylor County, special operations personnel found a vehicle in Green River with water covering the wheels approximately 150 feet from the shoreline, with a single occupant in the auto. 3 rescuers were deployed to the vehicle and applied a personal flotation device to the victim, then proceeded to remove the victim to shore using a shallow water crossing technique. The vehicle was attempting to cross the Green River from Roachville Ford Road to Thunder Road with higher than normal water levels. There were no injuries and moderate water damage to the vehicle. 14 fire rescue personnel were on scene and 6 apparatus on scene. 

With the increased potential of heavy rain and thunderstorms forecasted today and the next several days, Campbellsville Fire/Rescue wants to remind you to “Turn Around Don’t Drown”.  Flooding is the leading cause of severe weather-related deaths  in the U.S. claiming nearly 100 lives a year. Most of these deaths are when people attempt to drive through flooded roadways. Most people underestimate the power of water, especially when its moving. Two feet of water can sweep away a passenger car and it only takes 6 inches of fast moving water to knock a person off their feet!