Airmen caught on camera rescuing pregnant woman, others from flash flood

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A group of US Air Force personnel were recognized for their courageous rescue of a pregnant woman and others during a flash flood at Zion National Park earlier this month.

The quick and decisive response of the seven Airmen in a life-threatening situation ultimately earned them special honors and the respect of their local community.

While hiking at Zion National Park, the Nellis Air Force Base personnel noticed that the river was rising rapidly, indicating a flash flood was imminent.

As they quickly moved to safer ground, Airman Will Martin spotted a woman in the river who appeared to be unconscious and severely injured.

Acting quickly, Airman Demarcus Norman selflessly entered the dangerous waters to rescue the woman.

Norman managed to pull the woman to the shore, but she remained unresponsive for almost an hour while they waited for help to arrive.

It is unknown if CPR or rescue breathing was performed.

With waters rising, the group was then directed to move further down the canyon to a location where they could be safely evacuated by air.

During the journey, the woman became conscious and informed the Airmen that she was pregnant

Additionally, the woman informed the Airmen that she was traveling with several other people, who had become stranded on the other side of the river.

U.S. Air Force Airmen pose for a photo with coins received from Chief Master Sgt. Adrienne Warren, the 99th Air Base Wing command chief master sergeant, during a coining ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 26, 2024. In their efforts, the Airmen saved the lives of a pregnant woman and her companions during a flash flood at Zion National Park, demonstrating exceptional Airmen readiness and unwavering commitment to their core values. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)

One of her companions was unable to cross due to a knee injury.

Understanding the urgency of the situation, the Airmen quickly formed a human chain to help the injured man safely cross the river.

According to 8NewsNow, the servicemembers’ efforts were ultimately successful, and they managed to reunite the injured man with the rest of the group.

On August 26, the Airmen were formally honored for their heroic deeds. They were commended for embodying the Air Force’s core principles of “Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence In All We Do.”

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