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Fox Weather's Bob Van Dillen Rescues Woman from Atlanta Floodwaters During Live Broadcast

Sep 27, 2024, 02:41 PM

Fox Weather meteorologist Bob Van Dillen performed a heroic rescue during a live broadcast on Friday morning, saving a woman and an infant strapped to her chest who were trapped in their car by floodwaters in Atlanta. The incident occurred as Hurricane Helene caused severe flooding in the area, leading to Atlanta's first-ever Flash Flood Emergency. Van Dillen interrupted his live report to respond to the woman's cries for help, noting that she had driven into the floodwaters. Despite calling 911 and awaiting the local Fire Department, Van Dillen took immediate action to rescue the woman, who was still strapped into her car seat. The city experienced its wettest three-day period in 104 years due to the storm, with floodwaters reaching neck deep.