Emergency crews in Oklahoma City save woman pinned by rushing water

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma (KTVU) - Quick responding emergency crews saved a woman from being washed away by a robust flood of water in Oklahoma City, KWTV reports.

The driver of an SUV was pinned against a small guardrail on a spillway that connects Silver Lake and Ski Island Lake Heavy. Heavy rain has caused flooding in some parts of the city, particularly in areas near rivers and lakes.

First responders reached her by boat, safely pulled her to safety and paddled back to shore.