Chief Saves Family from Rising Floodwaters

Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 29, 2026 · 1m

Chief Mark White pulled off a heart-stopping rescue Monday night when he drove his pickup truck across a dangerous, flood-swollen railroad trestle to save Charlie Dempsey and her daughter from rising waters that trapped them in their home. With roads cut off and conditions worsening, White made a risky but lifesaving move, hauling the family to safety before continuing his flood response efforts. Dempsey called him a divine hero, while White modestly credited his quick thinking—and admitted he’d have acted sooner if he’d known how dire the situation was. His bravery has already earned him the…