HunanToday, zhongjiang, phoenix countyFire rescueThe station received a distress call, which was affected by heavy rainfall, and the water level was rising rapidly, and a crowd was trapped on a raft in the middle of the river. Following a call for help, the zhongjiang fire rescue station made an emergency launch and managed to rescue the trapped persons in 20 minutes。

Starting in the evening of 19 april, heavy rainfall in phoenix county led to a rapid rise in the water level of the yangtze river in a short period of time, an accelerated flow of water and a sudden rise in flooding during the operation of the river. Upon arrival at the scene, fire rescue crews quickly set up rescue programmes, using specialized water equipment such as rubber boats, and successfully transferred personnel to safety。

The provincial fire brigade warns that at the moment, the province is experiencing heavy rainfall and water levels are changing rapidlyHelp yourselfGet out. When he was in distress, he called the 119 help line at the first time to clarify his location or to share it in real time, using microclinics, which could also be used to send emergency distress signals by whistles, knocking on metal or waving fresh clothes, flashlights at night, etc. If there is no signal and no other person passes, maintain calm and scientific self-help by assessing the speed of currents, depth of water and the surrounding environment, not only by walking in the water, but also by using empty plastic bottles, doors, wooden basins, etc., which can be used to help float, and approach the shore safely。
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