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Will Bob Van Dillen receive a formal award or recognition for his rescue during Hurricane Helene by the end of 2024?
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Fox Weather•Bob Van Dillen•Atlanta•Hurricane Helene•Flash Flood Emergency•Van Dillen•Fire Department•Southeast
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Fox Meteorologist Bob Van Dillen Rescues Woman Trapped in Atlanta Floodwaters During Hurricane Helene
Sep 27, 2024, 02:00 PM
Fox Weather meteorologist Bob Van Dillen interrupted a live broadcast to rescue a woman trapped in her car by rising floodwaters in Atlanta during Hurricane Helene. The city was experiencing its first-ever Flash Flood Emergency and its wettest three-day period in 104 years, with millions facing the risk of life-threatening flooding. Van Dillen described the incident, noting that the woman had driven into the floodwaters and that 911 was called and the local Fire Department was on the way. The heroic act was captured on live television, showcasing the severe impact of Hurricane Helene on the Southeast.
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