I posted this week at SpotOnTheLake encouraging readers to do what they can to help the victims of hurricane Helene. I'm sure there are 100's of stories of heroism that have been circulating about rescue workers and private citizens that have been able to help victims, but this one got caught on live TV. Bob Van Dillen was doing a live broadcast from Peachtree Creek in Atlanta. He heard a woman calling out from a partially submerged vehicle and he called 911. The screams became more intense, and he realized that someone needed to help right away. He stopped the broadcast and waded in chest deep water to the car to free her. The cameras rolled again as he was carrying her to safety clinging to his back. Bob was very humble in his remarks afterwards downplaying his actions, but as we all know, the risk of entering high, moving water can be very dangerous. I can't say for sure, but I hope my response would have been the same as his. We lift up continued prayers for all of those affected by the storm. Summary video Longer video with interview
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