THOMAS COUNTY, Ga. (WTXL) - Many people have already fallen victim to the dangers of pouring rain and flash flooding.
This week, a woman unfortunately lost her life due to what officers believe was an accidental drowning. A couple days later three teens were rescued from a river.
Lisa Maxwell, Thomas County's Dive Team Commander, said flooded waters are dangerous because it's difficult to determine how strong the waters are, and what may be in the water.
"There's all other hazards under the water that you cannot see. Holes, ditches, other contaminants, wires, you don't know what's there and you can get trapped, fall, and drown," said Maxwell.
Maxwell said the best thing you can do is stay inside during severe storms, and if you happen to see standing water, report it.
If you get trapped or stranded in flooded waters your life and many others will be put at risk.
