Hurricane Harvey rocked Houston on Saturday and brought with it unprecedented flooding which left several dead and thousands stranded. Amidst the historic flood, many brave men and women risked their lives to come to the rescue of their fellow human.
Here are some of the top moments so far from rescue efforts in Houston:
Texans from surrounding areas brought their boats to Houston so they could “try to save some lives.”
‘GOING TO SAVE SOME LIVES’
Heroes converging in #Houston#houstonflood#HurricaneHarveypic.twitter.com/052ObBBrpx
— Austin Kellerman (@AustinKellerman) August 27, 2017
“We’re going to save some more lives, the spirit of Texas. That’s what it’s about.” Folks are risking their lives to help #houston @CBSDFW pic.twitter.com/r7PExCCJqd
— Jeff Paul (@Jeff_Journalist) August 27, 2017
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) rescued people with lifts using helicopters.
The @USCG rescued dozens of people left stranded in the aftermath of Harvey. #HoustonStronghttps://t.co/kXcwPbqVhRpic.twitter.com/uBD4V2eDnn
— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) August 28, 2017
Rescue workers save a man who was stuck in his SUV as water levels continued to rise.
AMAZING RESCUE: A person was holding on to their car and trying to survive when two men saved him on the Katy Frwy https://t.co/pIUUByO9QM pic.twitter.com/42JevueFc3
— ABC13 Houston (@abc13houston) August 28, 2017
Three young men who appear to be teenagers spent their day on a boat rescuing people.
15 yr old Declan and friends have been picking people up in Meyerland since late morning @HoustonChron #houstonflood pic.twitter.com/fOh8lwXBzm
— Mark Mulligan (@mrkmully) August 27, 2017
CNN reporter lends a hand live on air to help an elderly couple get into a boat during a rescue operation.
A powerful moment on @CNN just now — a flood rescue with @edlavaCNN https://t.co/4Icgn35WzV
— Ana Cabrera (@AnaCabrera) August 27, 2017
Rescue workers carry those with disabilities to safety.
Rescue crews carry children to safety, including one in a wheelchair, amid catastrophic flooding in Houston, TX https://t.co/JZvofyG0Np pic.twitter.com/HGwdC0PgTb
— ABC News (@ABC) August 27, 2017
An on-camera meteorologist with the Weather Channel stops what he is doing to save the American flag.
.@Paul_Goodloe recovers an American flag on the streets of Rockport. pic.twitter.com/ifK5YT7ul7
— The Weather Channel (@weatherchannel) August 27, 2017
A man, who doesn’t appear to be a first responder, uses a rope to help pull people to safety.
A rescue on live TV. This guy doesn’t appear to be a first responder…just a regular person, stepping in, and saving 3 people #HoustonFlood pic.twitter.com/9XOFjMztdL
— Ellison Barber (@ellisonbarber) August 27, 2017
Across the U.S. people praised the people of Texas, civilians and first responders, for their sense of community and willingness to help each other in this time of need.
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