Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) Provided details via a social media post on a dramatic rescue operation at the intersection of Bradley Blvd and Mercy Hollow Ln in Bethesda Thursday afternoon.
According to MCFRS, at approximately 4:45 PM, emergency units, including BC703, SA700, E733, SW731, 730, 730B, and A733, responded to reports of a vehicle in distress due to severe flooding. The situation quickly intensified when County Police, stationed over 200 feet away, identified a second vehicle, fully submerged under the floodwaters.
The urgency of the situation heightened when responders noticed an 8-year-old child precariously perched on the roof of the submerged car. Inside, an adult female and a 2-year-old child remained trapped. The MCFRS Swift Water Rescue teams executed a swift and coordinated response, successfully rescuing six civilians from the perilous conditions.
The social media post by MCFRS stated the following:
“This afternoon, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue units responded to a dangerous flooding situation at the intersection of Bradley Blvd and Mercy Hollow Ln. What initially appeared to be a single vehicle in distress quickly escalated when County PD, communicating from over 200 feet away, alerted our teams to a second, fully submerged vehicle.
In a heart-stopping moment, responders spotted an 8-year-old child standing on the roof of the submerged car. Inside, an adult female and a 2-year-old were still trapped. Thanks to the rapid, coordinated efforts of our Swift Water Rescue teams, six civilians were successfully rescued from life-threatening conditions.
We are incredibly proud of the professionalism, courage, and teamwork displayed by everyone involved. These are the moments that define who we are. The men and women of Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service perform acts like this every single day—quietly, skillfully, and with unwavering dedication.
👏 Real strong work.
💪 Real heroes.
🚒 Real commitment to service.”
