Photos: First responders rescue man from floodwater in North Carolina

HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. (WNCN) — First responders from Holly Springs and Apex teamed up to rescue a man whose vehicle became stuck in floodwater Friday afternoon in Holly Springs.

The rescue took place at 1288 Holly Springs New Hill Road just before 3 p.m., according to officials. The Holly Springs Fire Department was the lead agency, with Apex Fire Department assisting.

According to officials, the man drove around barricades that were put up due to the high water. The man’s vehicle became inoperable and partially submerged.

The man was on top of his vehicle and unable to escape the overflowing White Oak Creek when emergency personnel arrived, according to officials. A swift water rescue team was able to bring the man back to dry land.

Officials say the man was not injured.

The man was rescued after North Carolina felt the heaviest effects of Hurricane Helene, which caused heavy rainfall and flooding in the state as well as a tornado in Rocky Mount.

According to officials, another person was rescued from a vehicle in floodwater at the same location around 5:30 p.m.

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