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accidents-and-rescues2 years ago

"Survival Stories: Women Rescued After Hours in Submerged Vehicles"

A woman in Livermore survived for over 14 hours on top of her submerged car after attempting to drive across a rain-swollen creek and cement bridge. She was finally spotted by a camper in Del Valle Regional Park and rescued by emergency crews. The woman suffered minor injuries and hypothermia but is expected to recover. Firefighters emphasized the danger of driving through water during or after rainstorms, urging drivers to recognize the power of rapidly moving water.