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The video of a reporter helping a woman stranded in floodwaters in Orlando was posted on Instagram.

Published on: Sep 30, 2022, 11:49:29 IST
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Hurricane Ian lashed the Florida coast unleashing floods and storms in different parts of the state. With the hurricane creating havoc, many people got stuck on waterlogged roads with their cars. A nurse going to work was stuck on one such flooded road. Thankfully, she was helped out of the situation by an alert reporter. A video of the incident was shared online and has since gone viral.

The image, taken from the Instagram video, shows the reporter rescuing a woman stranded in floodwaters in Orlando. (Instagram/@wesh2)
The image, taken from the Instagram video, shows the reporter rescuing a woman stranded in floodwaters in Orlando. (Instagram/@wesh2)

WESH 2 News shared the video on Instagram that shows their reporter Tony Atkins helping the nurse. They also posted a descriptive caption about the incident. “WAY TO GO! WESH 2 reporter Tony Atkins rescued a woman from floodwaters in Orlando this morning. She is a nurse and she was on her way to work when her vehicle became stuck in high water. NOTE: Never attempt to drive through or go into high water. WESH 2 crews had been in the area for a while and were aware of how deep the water was,” they posted.

The video opens to show a car submerged in water. It then captures the reporter carrying a woman to safety.

Take a look at the video:

The video was posted 15 hours ago. Since being shared, the clip has gathered several comments. “We love Tony! So brave, so kind, a great example right here,” wrote an Instagram user. “That was so sweet of him. Thank you for saving her life!,” shared another. “Go tony! And praise to that nurse for having such dedication to get to work,” expressed a third. “He even carried her purse! What a gentleman,” posted a fourth.

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    Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.Read More