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Man sitting on roof of truck escaping floodwater rescued in Arkansas

A man is rescued from floodwaters in Siloam Springs after he attempted to drive across fast-moving water.

The Siloam Springs Fire Department and the Siloam Springs Police Department are currently working a swift water rescue as someone attempted to cross the high water.

Emergency crews responded to a man sitting on the roof of his truck to escape the water near the Siloam Springs Kayak Park around 9:30 a.m. 

Police and first responders remind people you are risking your life and the lives of others. Turn around, don’t drown!