Members of the El Paso Fire Department's Water Rescue Team were deployed to Central Texas to assist with flooding caused by heavy rains. On the evening of October 1, the team collaborated with the local fire department in Rock Springs, Texas, to rescue a driver and his dog who were trapped by floodwaters.
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The local fire department successfully rescued the driver, prompting the El Paso team to focus on helping retrieve his dog. El Paso firefighters reached the animal and brought it safely to shore.
The El Paso Fire Department noted that their Water Rescue Team has been actively assisting those affected by the severe weather linked to the remnants of Hurricane Polo. A total of six team members, along with two boats and two trucks, have been deployed to Central Texas, with plans to return to El Paso on Saturday.