KNOXVILLE, Tennessee — An elderly woman is safe after being rescued from a flooded basement on Saturday afternoon.
Rural Metro Fire and the Knox County Rescue responded to 509 West Beaver Creek to assist in relocating the woman from a flooded basement.
Responders were able to utilize water suites and a wheeled stretcher to move her to the home's upstairs living area.
As floodwaters continue rising to dangerous new heights, authorities are encouraging people to seek higher ground