A dramatic rescue was captured on camera during a massive flash flood in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. The video, filmed by a first responder on a swift-water rescue team, shows a mother raccoon stranded atop a utility pole that was nearly submerged by the rising river. The most incredible part? A litter of three kits was clung tightly to her back. As the boat neared the pole, the mother didn't hesitate. She timed the swell of a wave and jumped straight into the arms of the rescuers. S

Tourists rescued after flash flood near Uis Staff Reporter A GROUP of tourists has been safely rescued after their vehicle was swept away by flash floods near Uis in the Erongo Region, following heavy rainfall that caused rivers to rise rapidly. The incident briefly left the group stranded as floodwaters blocked the road, but all occupants were later confirmed to be unharmed. Brandberg White Lady Lodge issued an urgent safety notice warning that the Ugab River is currently unsafe due to strong r