Chaves County — On Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 7:00 am; NMSP
Dispatch in Roswell received a call from the Pecos Valley Regional
Communications Center regarding assistance needed with distressed
residents on River Road. River Road is located ten miles east of
Roswell.
The Pecos River began rising to impassable levels due
to heavy rainfall within the past twelve hours. This resulted in
people being unable to leave their homes for safety.
Officer
Marcus Gonzales, a NMSP Diver, responded to the scene equipped with
swift water equipment, assisted by members of the Roswell Fire
Department and Sierra Volunteer Fire Department.
Officer
Gonzales was able to cross thirty feet of chest-deep, rushing water
numerous times to carry an adult female, and several young children, and
elderly persons to safety.
Rescue vehicles were able to
transport these individuals to various locations, to include the Eastern
NM University Roswell Campus shelter arranged by the American Red
Cross.
HT: Heath Haussaman
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