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Austin Firefighters Make Dramatic Water Rescue on Memorial Day

Firefighters in Austin, Texas, rescued a man who was stranded in flood waters in a city park on Memorial Day, May 25. The Austin Fire Department released a full video of the rescue on its Facebook page on May 29. The victim was evaluated medically, but there were no reported injuries.

Shoal Creek had flooded House Park after days of heavy rain, according to local media. Officials are still assessing the damage to the park’s football and soccer field, which may need its artificial turf replaced. Credit: Facebook/Austin Fire Department