Oklahoma Rescue Crews Make A Difference In Texas

<p>While some are still deciding to stay in their homes, others are scared, they've had enough and want out, especially since it could be weeks before the water recedes. </p>

Thursday, August 31st 2017, 11:15 pm

By: Craig Day

Oklahoma Rescue Crews Make A Difference In Texas

While some are still deciding to stay in their homes, others are scared, they've had enough and want out, especially since it could be weeks before the water recedes.

We went out with one of the more than 20 swift water rescue teams from Oklahoma.

This group is made up of guys from GRDA, Mayes County Emergency Management, and the Tahlequah, Locust Grove, Pryor and Adair fire departments.

They're going on call after call, rescuing people and pets and bringing them to safety.

The flood victims are all grateful for the help from Oklahoma.

“God bless these guys for putting their lives in danger for us, to save us. We appreciate everybody in Oklahoma … I love Oklahoma I know you guys and I appreciate it.” Said Flood Victim Robin Abernathy.

Craig Day

Craig Day anchors the 5, 6 & 10 o’clock newscasts at News On 6. He’s an Emmy and national Edward R. Murrow award winner, whose work has also been recognized with awards by several other journalism groups, including the Oklahoma Society of Professional Journalism, Oklahoma Associated Press, and broadcasting associations in Louisiana and Texas, including reporter and story of the year when he worked in Shreveport, Louisiana.