More than 10 people, 30 pets evacuated due to high water in Kentucky
Published: Apr. 4, 2025 at 9:58 AM CDT
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (WSMV) - Several people and animals had to be evacuated on Friday morning due to high water in Hopkinsville, according to WKDZ.
Christian County Rescue responded to a flooded apartment to help four people evacuate on North Drive.
While helping them, a vehicle drove into the water nearby. WKDZ said the driver was able to get out, get on top of the vehicle and wait for a boat to help them.
WKDZ said people were rescued from the following locations:
- Two on Bell Street
- One on Barrow Street
- Five on Means Avenue
Additionally, the Hopkinsville Fire Department and Christian County Rescue began helping evacuate 30 or more pets from The Pet Lodge on North Drive.
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