As Townsville residents were being told to evacuate the ‘disaster zone’ on Sunday night, emergency workers were hurrying towards it.
After the Ross River Dam gates were torn open after days of torrential rain, a wall of water, likened to a tsunami, hit Hermit Park.
The water was deep and the current was strong.
Two police officers, who had put their lives at risk in order to assist with the emergency evacuation, became trapped by rising floodwaters.
Their vehicle was washed away, and the two officers clung to nearby trees for half an hour, until a water rescue team arrived.
The image of the submerged police car, claimed by a horrific natural disaster, speaks volumes about the commitment of Australian emergency workers.
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THE police do a GREAT job helping OUT in TIMES of emergencies
We appreciate the emergency/health care workers, army, ses etc. SO MUCH. I think the fact there were no fatalities on Saturday night in Idalia is a testament to their skill and commitment.
I can assure you that there are FAR more than 252 entirely uninhabitable houses in Townsville right now... and it’s still raining ☹️