Family trapped by powerful floodwaters until 2 neighbors grab a kayak and paddleboard

As rising floodwaters trapped a mother and a son in their home in Palm Bay, Florida, two neighborhood boys nearby used a kayak and a paddleboard to come to the rescue.
Family trapped by powerful floodwaters until 2 neighbors grab a kayak and paddleboard

Heavy rainfall caused severe flooding in Palm Bay, Florida, trapping a mother and son in their home for hours as water rose. Two teenage brothers, Lucas and Jonah Marshall, used a borrowed kayak and paddleboard to rescue the stranded family, including three dogs. The rescue highlights community support during a natural disaster, though the flooding also tragically resulted in one death.

  • Heavy rainfall led to severe flooding in Palm Bay, Florida.
  • A mother and her young son were trapped in their home by rising floodwaters.
  • The family dog three dogs were also trapped.
  • Two teenage brothers, Lucas and Jonah Marshall, used a kayak and paddleboard to rescue them.
  • The mother had initially called 911 and then posted on Facebook for help.
  • The rescue occurred in Brevard County, Florida.
  • The flooding also tragically led to the death of Joshua Bennett, whose vehicle was trapped in floodwaters.
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