Video shows infant being rescued from car trapped in floodwaters
A dramatic rescue of an infant from a car trapped in floodwaters occurred in southern Texas. The vehicle entered a flooded low-water crossing after heavy rain, and first responders successfully retrieved the baby and other occupants. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but authorities emphasized the dangers of driving through flooded areas.
- ▪Video footage captured the rescue of an infant from a car stuck in floodwaters in Beeville, Texas.
- ▪The car had driven into a flooded low-water crossing after heavy rain, making it difficult for the driver to control the vehicle.
- ▪First responders managed to safely retrieve the infant and other passengers, with no injuries reported.
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- ▪ Texas officers rescue infant from car trapped in floodwaters — World news | The Guardian
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U.S. Video shows infant being rescued from car trapped in floodwaters By Emily Mae Czachor Emily Mae Czachor News Editor Emily Mae Czachor is a reporter and news editor at CBSNews.com. She typically covers breaking news, extreme weather and issues involving social justice. Emily Mae previously wrote for outlets like the Los Angeles Times, BuzzFeed and Newsweek. Read Full Bio Emily Mae Czachor May 24, 2026 / 12:12 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Police video showed the dramatic rescue of an infant from a car trapped in floodwaters in southern Texas on Saturday, after the driver of the vehicle entered a creek crossing that had become inundated by heavy rain.
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