Australian reporter rescues driver moments before SUV sinks in floodwaters
An Australian reporter and a bystander rescued a driver from a sinking SUV during severe flooding in Morayfield. The rescue occurred after the vehicle was swept away by floodwaters, highlighting the dangers of driving through flooded roads.
Why it matters
The incident serves as a real-world example of the dangers posed by extreme weather events and the role of bystanders in emergency response.
Not every hero wears a cape. Some simply hold a mic. Will Murray, an ABC reporter, was in Morayfield to cover the heavy rain and flooding. That’s when a four-wheel drive came through the flooded Buchanan Road, stalled and began to sink.Within seconds, the car was out of sight. Murray made a quick call to Triple Zero, handed the phone to a colleague and swam out. Daniel Hainey, a bystander, also jumped in to rescue the man. The incident happened in Morayfield, north of Brisbane, on Thursday, 22 October, where about 170 millimetres of rain had fallen since the morning. All three were safe after the rescue, which was captured on camera by Murray’s colleague.Unexpected heroesWill Murray was at the scene with camera operator Liz Pickering to cover the flooding.
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