In brief
During a flash‑flood in Morayfield, Queensland, an ABC journalist spotted a driver’s car sliding into deep water. Will Murray, along with a bystander, rushed in as the SUV sank. Without hesitation, the reporter pulled the driver to safety, remarking that the driver could have drowned had he not acted. The rescue was captured on live footage and praised by viewers online, highlighting the risks of floodwater and the quick thinking required to prevent tragedy.
Moment a TV reporter rescues driver from sinking SUV in Queensland
During a flash‑flood that hit the Morayfield suburb of Queensland, a driver plunged into deep water with his SUV. Will Murray, an ABC journalist and the reporter of the event, saw the vehicle sliding into the rush and sprang into action.
Murray, assisted by a passer‑by, rushed beside the car as it sank. He quickly pulled the driver out of the vehicle and into safety. “There was no thinking involved,” he told the BBC, “the guy could have drowned.”
The rescue was captured on the ABC’s live feed and shared on social media, drawing praise from viewers for the reporter’s bravery and quick decision‑making.
The incident underscores the dangers of unexpectedly high floodwater and the importance of staying alert on storm‑affected roads.
