Bentonville Fire Department rescues 5 men who got stuck in high water

  • Source: KHBS-TV ABC/CW+ 40 Fort Smith
  • Published: 05/09/2024 12:00 AM

VIDEO: The Bentonville Fire Department rescued five men who got stuck in high water driving on Gooseberry Road Tuesday. Batallion Chief Matt Perkins said six inches is more than enough water to sweep away your vehicle and two feet covered the bridge on Gooseberry Road. Perkins said the water had stopped rising which made the situation a little less dangerous. "We were able to tie off a rope to the truck," Perkins said. "We were able to walk those people across." People living in the area said this isn't a first and likely won't be the last. "The biggest problem is when people come from out of town," said Emily Petrick, who lives nearby. "They're not familiar with the bridge and flooding so they're not sure how deep the water actually is." The department is now urging people to use caution when driving.



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