A desperate cry for help echoing through a wooded area in Dallas set off a rescue that likely saved a young woman’s life after she endured days trapped in a steep ravine under scorching summer temperatures.
Authorities said the woman survived in deep mud and sewage before a passerby heard her faint calls and alerted emergency responders. Police and firefighters then navigated dangerous terrain in triple-digit heat to reach her and bring her to safety.
The rescue happened on June 28 behind Emmett J. Conrad High School in Dallas. Officials said a young man was walking nearby around 5:25 p.m. when he noticed someone calling for help from a heavily wooded area. After searching for the source, he discovered the woman trapped at the bottom of a steep ravine.
A passerby heard cries that changed everything
Investigators said the woman had been stuck in thick mud mixed with sewage for several days before she was found. Her cries were faint, making it remarkable that someone was able to hear her from above…