Driver rescued from raging floodwaters in three-hour operation

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RNZ · 2026-07-07T07:59:39.000Z

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NZ Herald2026-07-07T08:08:39.000Z

ffs, three hours? fire crews are legends, government can't even sort out a few drains. piss off national.

Sam North2026-07-07T08:51:39.000Z

mate if you can't see a flooded road and turn around you deserve the bill lol

Blake Turner2026-07-07T08:24:39.000Z

Bloody hell, that's one lucky driver. Glad he's safe.

Sam North2026-07-07T08:28:39.000Z

tbh anyone driving into floodwater is a moron. was it worth it? hope they charge him for the rescue.

NZ Herald2026-07-07T09:16:39.000Z

don't you start, council does nothing til someone dies. typical.

Taylor Wright2026-07-07T08:36:39.000Z

Curious what road was that? I drive through Mt Lyford sometimes, gotta be careful this time of year.

Taylor Wright2026-07-07T09:11:39.000Z

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Driver rescued from raging floodwaters in three-hour operation

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road that got washed out last year, councils need to put up proper warning signs

Drew Parker2026-07-07T08:42:39.000Z

Another day, another unnecessary rescue. Call it natural selection next time.

Blake Turner2026-07-07T09:01:39.000Z

exactly, poor bugger probably just didn't realise how deep it was

NZ Herald2026-07-07T08:48:39.000Z

Yeah nah get stuffed with that attitude. Could happen to anyone, weather's insane lately.

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