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Elderly woman rescued from flooded basement

Authorities relocated the woman from her basement to an upstairs living area as dangerous floodwaters continue to rise across the state.

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee — An elderly woman is safe after being rescued from a flooded basement on Saturday afternoon. 

Credit: Rural Metro Fire

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 

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