Waist-deep in rushing floodwater outside Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, a hospital police officer spent yesterday morning pulling stranded motorists out of stalled cars, then went right back on duty.
Cellphone video shows the officer pushing through fast-moving water as bystanders shout directions and point toward vehicles trapped in the middle of the flooded street. One by one, she reaches the cars, unbuckles seat belts, and walks drivers through the current to higher ground while storms turn the neighborhood roads into temporary rivers.
As reported by CBS News Texas, the rescuer is a hospital police officer, Brittney Taylor. In the footage obtained by the station, Taylor can be seen helping multiple people out of their vehicles before heading straight back toward the hospital. "I just had to do what I had to do," she told CBS News Texas.
Storms Turn Streets Near Hospital Into Rivers
The dangerous scene played out as strong storms dumped heavy rain across parts of Texas, triggering flash-flood conditions and a surge in water rescues. The Texas Standard reported that downpours across Central and North Texas prompted multiple rescues and flood watches as several inches of rain fell in short bursts. Emergency officials repeatedly echoed the National Weather Service guidance to avoid driving through flooded roads, no matter how shallow they might look.
Officer Returned To Work After Rescues
Taylor told CBS News Texas she wasn't thinking about the pouring rain or the sewage in the water while she was working, saying adrenaline kept her locked in on getting people out. After walking everyone to safety, she reportedly went back on duty at Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, still soaked and answering calls. Video shot by neighbors shows people pointing out trapped cars, then applauding as each rescued driver reaches solid ground.
Official Warnings And Community Response
The same storm system kept state and local responders busy across the region, with agencies such as the Texas Game Wardens fielding multiple calls for help, according to a roundup by Fox Weather. Slow-moving storms dropped intense bursts of rain in some areas, creating pockets of life-threatening flash flooding and leading to dozens of water rescues. Officials urged residents to stay on top of local alerts and to remember the standing rule when they encounter flooded streets: turn around, do not drive through.
