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Submerged Truck Rescue at Herington Lake | Topeka News
At 12:30 AM, emergency crews raced to Herington Lake after a fisherman reported a submerged vehicle and a stranded passenger. With help from multiple fire departments, rescuers used a 35-foot ladder to pull the victim—found floating on a spare tire—out of 30 feet of water, while still securing them with a rescue sling. The passenger was rushed to the hospital, and crews stayed until 10 AM to extract the truck, which was pulled from the cistern in under two hours. This dramatic rescue underscores the critical role of coordinated emergency response. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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