Arizona: Bicyclist Trapped Underwater While Crossing Flooded Bridge, Dramatic Rescue Video Goes Viral
A 20-year-old woman was rescued after she became trapped underwater while attempting to cross a flooded bridge on a bicycle with her family in Arizona, with footage of the dramatic incident going viral online.
A 20-year-old woman was rescued after she became trapped underwater while attempting to cross a flooded bridge on a bicycle with her family in Arizona, with footage of the dramatic incident going viral online.
Family Attempts To Cross Flooded Bridge On Bicycles
The rescue unfolded in Sabino Canyon in Tucson just before 8 a.m. local time on Thursday, August 13, according to a news release from the Pima County Sheriff's Department. "A family of three attempted to cross a flooded bridge on bicycles," police said. "During the crossing, a 20-year-old-female fell from her bicycle and became trapped underwater." Indian-Origin Woman Sadhana Gollapudi Falsely Accused of ‘Visa Fraud’ in Viral Post, US Official Reacts.
Her family members and nearby bystanders jumped into the water to help her, with the woman remaining submerged for several minutes before she was pulled out.
20-Year-Old Bicyclist Rescued After Getting Trapped Underwater While Crossing Flooded Arizona Bridge
20-year-old female cyclist revived by means of CPR after becoming trapped underwater after attempting to cross a flooded bridge in Arizona.
The woman eventually was sucked into a tunnel and ejected 100 feet downstream.
She was then given CPR until she regained consciousness. pic.twitter.com/TvEbzbDrKB
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) August 15, 2026
Woman Given CPR, Swept 100 Feet Downstream By Force Of Water
Once rescued, the victim was given CPR until she regained consciousness. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told CBS affiliate KOLD that the force of the floodwater carried the woman through a tunnel and ejected her roughly 100 feet downstream.
"Deputies arrived and assisted the subject out of the drainage," authorities said in their statement, adding that two patients were transported to a local hospital by Rural Metro Fire Department and were reported to be in stable condition. Bear Attack in US: Viral Video Shows Man Fending Off Charging Animal With Bear Spray Near Lake Tahoe Home.
Sheriff Issues Warning Against Crossing Flooded Bridges
Although the incident ended safely for those involved, Sheriff Nanos had a clear message for anyone considering crossing a flooded bridge: "Don't do it."
The agency reinforced the warning in its statement, saying, "Fast-moving water is extremely dangerous and puts you and first responders at risk. Turn around. Don't drown."
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