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    A yellow rescue helicopter, marked 'RESCUE' and labeled 'CAPE COD,' is landed on a wet highway during what appears to be a flood emergency. Multiple rescue personnel in orange life vests and helmets are gathered around the aircraft, appearing to load or assist a person on a stretcher. The overcast, rainy conditions and flooded surroundings suggest an active disaster response operation.

    ORANGE, TEXAS, UNITED STATES

    08.31.2017

    Photo by Capt. Martha Nigrelle 

    Texas Military Department

    Texas National Guard soldiers, service members from the U.S. Coast Guard and Texas Task Force 1 and Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Service swift water rescue technicians work together to rescue a man with special medical needs from high-rising waters and medically evacuate him to a safe location, in Orange, Texas, August 30, 2017. Thousands of first responders from the military and local, state and federal agencies joined together to render aid to all those endangered by the high-rising floodwaters in south Texas following Hurricane Harvey. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Martha Nigrelle)

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    Date Taken: 08.31.2017
    Date Posted: 09.02.2017 00:20
    Photo ID: 3732588
    VIRIN: 170831-Z-FP744-213
    Resolution: 1024x683
    Size: 146.27 KB
    Location: ORANGE, TEXAS, US
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    A flood rescue operation is underway, with personnel using a flat-bottomed jon boat (Texas registration TX 2297 DX) to evacuate at least one civilian from floodwaters covering what appears to be a roadway or highway. A soldier in camouflage uniform assists from the elevated dry edge, while a rescue worker in an orange helmet and life vest and a civilian helper manage the boat. A pickup truck loaded with water bottles is parked on the dry elevated area nearby.
    A rescue or emergency response operation is underway on a flooded highway. A military or coast guard helicopter hovers low over the road while a responder wearing a high-visibility vest walks along the wet pavement. Floodwaters are visible on the left side of the highway, suggesting a major flooding event.
    A flood rescue operation is underway on a partially submerged road, with rescue personnel carrying a stretcher or rescue litter alongside a military-style truck. Two responders in red dry suits, blue helmets, and personal flotation devices are leading the effort, accompanied by two individuals in civilian-style clothing. Floodwaters are visible encroaching on the roadway from the left side, with submerged vegetation and utility poles in the background.
    A flood rescue operation is underway, with emergency responders in red dry suits and helmets transferring an injured or incapacitated person on a stretcher from a yellow inflatable raft labeled 'Explorer K2'. Military personnel in camouflage uniforms observe from the left, while flooded terrain and a boat with a Louisiana license plate are visible in the background. The scene appears to be taking place on an elevated roadway or levee surrounded by floodwaters during rainy conditions.
    A flood rescue operation is underway in a rain-soaked environment, with multiple responders including military personnel and water rescue specialists working together. Rescue workers in red helmets and dry suits are carrying a person on a stretcher or litter from a yellow inflatable rescue raft. The scene includes Army soldiers in camouflage uniforms observing alongside civilian rescue personnel holding umbrellas.
    A search and rescue operation is underway on a flooded highway, with personnel carrying a person on a stretcher toward a yellow military-style helicopter landed on the wet road. The scene appears to be during or immediately after a major storm or flood event, with standing water visible on the road surface and surrounding areas. Multiple rescue personnel in safety gear are actively transporting a casualty to the waiting aircraft.
    A yellow rescue helicopter, marked 'RESCUE' and labeled 'CAPE COD,' is landed on a wet highway during what appears to be a flood emergency. Multiple rescue personnel in orange life vests and helmets are gathered around the aircraft, appearing to load or assist a person on a stretcher. The overcast, rainy conditions and flooded surroundings suggest an active disaster response operation.
    A yellow U.S. Coast Guard rescue helicopter (number 6042, based in Cape Cod) is on a wet tarmac during what appears to be an active rescue operation. Multiple personnel in rescue gear are loading or unloading a person on a stretcher/litter into the aircraft. The overcast conditions and wet ground suggest this may be related to a weather emergency or flood rescue.
    A U.S. Coast Guard rescue helicopter (number 6042, named 'Cape Cod') is on the ground during what appears to be a flood rescue operation. Several rescue personnel in orange survival suits and helmets are assisting a civilian into the aircraft. The wet ground and overcast sky suggest active severe weather conditions, consistent with a hurricane or major flooding event.
    A severe flooding event has inundated a roadway and surrounding area, with floodwaters covering what appears to be a highway service road or frontage road on the left side. A yellow rescue/emergency helicopter is landed on the dry portion of the highway median or shoulder on the right, with several vehicles and personnel visible nearby. Debris is scattered along the grassy median strip separating the flooded area from the still-accessible highway lanes.
    A flood rescue operation is underway in a heavily inundated residential area. A large lifted monster truck with oversized tires is positioned in floodwaters while several rescue personnel in orange and yellow gear handle an inflatable rescue raft alongside it. Flooded homes and submerged roadways are visible in the background under overcast skies.
    A flood rescue operation is underway on a submerged road or area, with multiple emergency responders wading through floodwaters. Rescue personnel in high-visibility gear are guiding boats, including a dark metal jon boat and a yellow inflatable raft, through the flooded terrain. Trees line the background, and a white pickup truck is visible on higher ground in the distance.
    A flood rescue operation is underway in what appears to be a residential or semi-urban area completely inundated with floodwater. Three rescue personnel in red and orange dry suits and helmets are maneuvering an inflatable rescue raft through chest-to-waist-deep floodwater. Buildings, vegetation, and utility lines are visible in the background, all surrounded by standing water.
    A flood rescue operation is underway with multiple emergency responders carrying a rescue basket (Stokes litter) along a wet road surrounded by floodwaters. The team includes what appear to be Coast Guard personnel, a military soldier in camouflage uniform, and other rescue workers wearing orange and yellow life vests and helmets. Residential structures and trees are visible in the flooded background under overcast skies.
    A flood rescue operation is underway, with emergency responders in water rescue gear carrying a person on a stretcher along a wet roadway. Significant flooding is visible on the right side of the road, suggesting a major weather event such as a hurricane or severe storm. Multiple rescue personnel in life vests, helmets, and protective gear are working together to transport the victim to safety.
    A flood rescue operation is underway, with multiple emergency responders carrying what appears to be a rescue basket or litter along a wet road. The area is heavily flooded, with water visible encroaching on a residential neighborhood in the background. Personnel from multiple agencies, including military and civilian rescue teams, are working together.
    A group of rescue personnel are walking along a flooded road carrying a metal rescue basket/stretcher. The scene depicts an active flood rescue operation with multiple responders wearing life vests, helmets, and specialized gear. Floodwater is visible in the background surrounding residential structures.
    Two rescue personnel are shown in a flood emergency response scenario, standing near heavily flooded residential areas. Both individuals are equipped with personal flotation devices and rescue gear, suggesting active water rescue operations. The background shows submerged streets and yards around residential structures during what appears to be a significant flooding event.
    A flood rescue operation is underway with multiple emergency responders carrying an injured or incapacitated person on a stretcher. The rescuers are wearing various emergency gear including helmets, life vests, and flight suits, moving along a road surrounded by floodwaters. Residential structures are visible in the background, partially surrounded by standing water.

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