In this image from a Fox Weather broadcast, meteorologist Bob Van Dillen rescues a woman stuck in floodwaters caused by Hurricane Helene in Atlanta, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024.Photo by Fox Weather/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Meteorologist rescues woman during live hurricane report

'It's a situation. We'll get back to you in a little bit. I'm going to see if I can help this lady out a little bit more you guys'

by · National Post

ATLANTA — A weather TV reporter in Atlanta interrupted his live report about Hurricane Helene Friday to rescue a woman from a vehicle stranded by rising floodwaters.

Standing in the rain with the submerged vehicle behind him, FOX Weather meteorologist Bob Van Dillen described how the woman drove into a flooded area.

In the footage, he said he called 911 and she can be heard screaming as he tries to assure her that help is on the way.

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