Arizona sheriff's helicopter crew rescues man stranded atop overturned truck in rapidly rising floodwaters

A Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office helicopter crew executed a hoist rescue of a man stranded on his overturned truck in rapidly rising floodwaters. The crew determined a direct approach was too risky due to the dangerous conditions and used a helicopter hoist to safely bring the man to shore. The swift response, lasting less than five minutes, was attributed to the skill of the aviation crew, with water levels rising significantly during the operation.

• An Arizona sheriff’s helicopter crew rescued a man from his overturned truck in Tonopah.
• The man was stranded on top of the vehicle as floodwaters rapidly rose around it.
• A hoist rescue was performed due to dangerous conditions, with a crew member lowered to secure the man.
• The entire rescue operation took less than five minutes.
• Remnants of Hurricane Polo contributed to historic rainfall and dangerous flash flooding in the area.
• Authorities warned drivers not to cross flooded roads, advising to ‘Turn Around, Don’t Drown.’