Hurricane Helene is causing mayhem for drivers in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina. Remember to turn around, don’t drown. One couple and their dog almost drowned in flood waters until a brave teenage boy came to the rescue. 

Brave North Carolina teen saves a couple and their dog from flood waters 

As little as six inches of flood waters can sweep lifted trucks and SUVs away. Cars and smaller vehicles have a much higher risk. 

While Hurricane Helene batters the coast and dumps record amounts of rain, hunker down. One couple was swept away in their pickup truck before the hurricane even hit. 

Kenji ‘Flash’ Brown of East Columbus Highschool happened to be at the right place just in time. He was driving with his family when he came across a portion of the road that was under water. 

Instead of risking things, he decided to turn around. That’s when he saw a couple and their dog being swept away in a torrent on the opposite side of the road. 

The truck drifted into the ditch and started to sink. Kenji sprang into action in water that was flowing stronger than anything he’s ever seen. 

He got to the truck and grabbed ahold of it to begin working toward the passengers. The couple tried opening the doors, but that can’t be done once the vehicle is submerged. 

Kenji helped the woman escape through the window and got her to dry land. Then he went back for the man and dog. 

He earned the nickname ‘Flash’ for being a standout football and baseball player. His strength certainly helped with the rescue. 

If your car is submerged, unbuckle your seatbelt and roll the windows down. The best place to try to break the window is at the top, near the frame. The metal prongs on your car seat headrest can be used as a tool to break glass. 

Also, if the window won’t break, wait until the car is totally submerged and filled with water to open the door. Most importantly, turn around, don’t try. Someone like Flash might not be around to help.