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A man was rescued by a helicopter crew from the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office in Tonopah, Arizona, after his truck overturned in rapidly rising floodwaters due to remnants of Hurricane Polo. Deputy Lindsey Smith was lowered approximately 80 feet to rescue the stranded man using a hoist rescue method; the operation took less than five minutes and ensured his safety amid dangerous conditions. The sheriff's office credited the quick response for saving the man's life, emphasizing the importance of avoiding flooded roads during severe weather events.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-01,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
On Tuesday morning in Tonopah, Arizona, a man became stranded atop his overturned truck due to rapidly rising floodwaters. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office dispatched its Fox 1 aviation crew for a daring rescue mission. Due to the perilous conditions, responders opted for a "hoist rescue," with a helicopter pilot being lowered to secure and lift the man to safety using a rescue harness. The footage shows muddy floodwaters rushing around the vehicle while the man waits atop it. After securing him in the harness, the crew hoisted both the man and the rescuer back into the helicopter. Upon reaching the riverbank, fire personnel were on standby for immediate medical attention if needed. Pilot Rich Dickner emphasized the urgency of the rescue, noting that water levels had risen significantly during their operation.
Written for “Helicopter Rescue Stranded Man” on 2026-10-05,
grounded in this article and the 1 other(s) covering the same event.
Dramatic video shows an Arizona sheriff's helicopter crew rescuing a man stranded on top of his overturned truck as rapidly moving floodwaters surrounded the vehicle.
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floodwaters → show → vehicle
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said its Fox 1 aviation crew responded Tuesday morning to a flooded wash in Tonopah, where deputies found the man sitting atop the overturned vehicle with water rushing around him.
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water → say → him
Video released by authorities shows the man perched on the truck as muddy floodwaters rush past him.
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floodwaters → release → him
Because of the dangerous conditions, first responders determined that directly reaching the man was too risky and decided a "hoist rescue" would be the safest option.
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rescue → determine → man
A member of the Fox 1 crew is seen being lowered toward the vehicle before securing the man in a rescue harness and being hoisted to safety with him.
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member → see → him
The man was taken to the riverbank, where fire personnel were waiting, according to the sheriff's office.
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personnel → take → office
The helicopter's pilot, Rich Dickner, told CBS News that the water was quickly rising around the vehicle.
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water → tell → vehicle
"We didn't waste much time," Dickner said.
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Dickner → waste → time
"As opposed to when we first got there, you can see the water line on the video — it's below the window — and it had risen up to the top of the window," he continued.
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he → oppose → window
People reported that Deputy Lindsey Smith was lowered approximately 80 feet from the helicopter toward the overturned truck.
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Smith → report → truck
She initially struggled to get her footing before securing herself to the vehicle, according to the report.
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The entire rescue took less than five minutes, authorities said.
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authorities → take → minutes
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office credited the crew's swift response with getting the man to safety.
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Office → credit → safety
"Thanks to the skill and quick response of our Aviation crew, the subject was safely brought to shore," the sheriff's office said.
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office → bring → shore
The Weather Channel reported that remnants of Hurricane Polo brought historic rainfall to parts of the Desert Southwest, contributing to dangerous flash flooding.
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remnants → report → flooding
The Flood Control District of Maricopa County warned drivers not to attempt to cross flooded roads.
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District → warn → roads
"Remember: Conditions can change fast.
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Conditions → remember → ?
If you encounter a flooded roadway, Turn Around, Don't Drown."
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you → encounter → roadway
Fox News Digital has reached out to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office for additional information.
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