Lewis County, WA – Rescue crews in Lewis County have wrapped up several days of intense water rescue operations that saved numerous residents — and even a few pets — from rising floodwaters this week.
According to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, the coordinated Swift Water Rescue Team carried out multiple missions in dangerous conditions, working around the clock to respond to emergency calls as heavy rainfall led to flooding across the region.
The multi-agency team included members from the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, Winlock Fire Department, Toledo Fire Department, Fire District 6, and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Officials said their combined training and quick action prevented potential loss of life as floodwaters trapped vehicles and homes.
Photos shared by the Sheriff’s Office show responders in cold, waist-deep water, assisting stranded motorists and navigating rescue boats through flooded roads late into the night.
“These rescues were nonstop and in dangerous conditions,” the department said in a statement, commending the crews’ “skill, speed, and commitment” throughout the operation.
Authorities continue to urge drivers to avoid flooded areas and obey road closure signs as water levels remain high in parts of the county.
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