MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Troop D Headquarters, 3131 East Kearney Street, Springfield, Missouri 65803


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Jason M. Pace
417-895-6868
D222015
July 7, 2015

EMPHASIS: Woman Rescued From Flood Waters In Taney County

At 11:15 a.m. on July 7, 2015, Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D marine operations troopers conducted a joint water rescue operation with representatives from the Western Taney County Fire Department, Branson Fire Department, and the Taney County Ambulance. Emergency personnel rescued a Branson resident from her vehicle after it was swept off Animal Safari Road into Fall Creek, outside Branson, Missouri. In order to rescue the 30-year-old female driver from the vehicle and bring her to safety, emergency personnel positioned themselves in the rushing water approximately 75 feet from shore. The incident began as the woman attempted to cross the flooded roadway when it was swept away.

The Patrol encourages motorists to never drive through water covered roads; even a small amount of fast-moving water can sweep a vehicle off the roadway. For their safety and that of their passengers, drivers are reminded to stay alert while driving in areas known to flood. Barricades closing a road are there to protect you. Drivers must respect barriers or barricades put in place by MoDOT. It is extremely dangerous and a violation of state law to drive around them. If your vehicle would happen to become stuck in rising water, get out quickly and move to higher ground.

For information regarding road closures please visit the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s website www.mshp.dps.mo.gov and click on the “road conditions” link.

Approximately 63 percent of Missouri fatal crash victims who are required to be restrained are NOT at the time of the traffic crash. The Patrol urges motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Join us in supporting the Drive To Zero Highway Deaths. Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life And Wear It!!

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