Columbus Fire Department rescues 8 unhoused people, 4 pets

Two water rescues underway, latest road closings

The city of Columbus says there is a multi-agency response underway this morning to rescue 12 people and their pets from a homeless camp near the East Fork White River south of downtown Columbus. The unhoused individuals are not injured but were unable to safely self rescue from their camp. Another rescue is underway at a home on County Road 400S for a flooded property, an air boat is being used to rescue a family there. Continue reading at The …

Columbus Fire Department rescues 8 unhoused people, 4 pets

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Columbus Fire Department rescued eight unhoused persons and four pets that were surrounded by water on Saturday. According to CFD, firefighters worked alongside county agencies to save the individuals and their pets when they were surrounded by water. The rescue took place just east of the U.S. Highway 31 and County Road 50 North, according to CFD. Image from CFD's Facebook All persons and animals have now been accounted for…