Woman clinging to tree in flooding Kansas City creek rescued after yelling for help

First responders rescued a woman who was clinging to a tree in the middle of the rushing waters of Indian Creek near Wornall Road in Kansas City Monday afternoon. Morning storms swelled the creek past flood stage as first responders brought the woman to safety.

After the rescue, the woman told The Star she had been camping near where she was rescued, close to the Three Fountains Apartments, and lost most of her belongings.

After the water came up, the woman said she began to yell for help. Firefighters were able to reach her in an inflatable raft…

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