In a turn of events that spotlights both the perils and responsibilities of driving, a woman was charged with DUI after her vehicle became ensnared in Portland's floodwaters, and she was subsequently rescued by the police. The Portland Police Department was dispatched yesterday morning when a report came through of a woman trapped in her car amidst rising flood levels on the road, according to an account by WSMV. Officers did not falter in the face of the emergent situation and were able to ensure her safety out of the hazardous environment.

Following the rescue, an investigation by authorities found that the woman was under the influence at the time of the incident. As per a WKRN article, the Portland Police Department informed the public around 4 a.m. that the driver had been charged with DUI. The department commended its officers for risking their lives with immediate action that ensured the individual's safety, stating, "Thanks to the bravery and quick thinking of our guardians in the night, a life was saved." Meanwhile, the community was assured that the deserted vehicle would remain abandoned until conditions improved for a safe recovery.

The driver's identity was not disclosed in accordance with the policy of withholding personal details in such reports. Public awareness of the incident grew through an official post on the Portland TN Police Department's Facebook page. The post also reiterated that "all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law."