HEROIC: FOX Weather Reporter Saves Woman From Car As Hurricane Helene Causes Major Flooding

FOX Weather Meteorologist Bob Van Dillen went on a heroic mission on Thursday night as Hurricane Helene landed.

While covering the storm’s path in Atlanta, Georgia, the meteorologist heard cries from a woman trapped inside her car.

Van Dillen immediately called 911, but after no response from emergency services, he decided to take matters into his own hands.

He trudged through the waters and rescued the woman himself.

“The water is like 80 degrees. It’s not cold, but I’m freezing right now. She was sitting in there by herself, strapped into her car. So I know she was cold,” shared Van Dillen.

Watch the rescue here:

WATCH: Unbelievable Moment as Fox News Meteorologist Bob Van Dillen Rescues Woman Trapped in Flooded Car During Live Coverage of Hurricane Helene in Atlanta pic.twitter.com/vwmVwraLh3

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Van Dillen said, “She drove right into the flood waters,” and mentioned that 911 was called and the local Fire Department was on the way

Since the screams continued,… pic.twitter.com/nUPh9qTPkQ

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Per Fox Weather:

FOX Weather Meteorologist Bob Van Dillen found himself in the middle of a harrowing rescue mission during Tropical Storm Helene.

Conditions deteriorated rapidly in the pre-dawn hours around Atlanta, with millions facing the threat of life-threatening flooding. On Friday morning, the city was placed under its first-ever Flash Flood Emergency, as Atlanta endured its wettest three-day period in 104 years.

While covering the storm’s aftermath, Van Dillen, a journalist from the area, heard a woman’s desperate cries for help along Peach Tree Creek. She had driven into floodwaters and was trapped in her car before sunrise.

“I just put the microphone down and called 911,” he said. “I know that those guys are swamped, so we waited about five minutes. She was getting panicked a little bit more because the water was coming up a little bit higher.”

Without hesitation, Van Dillen, a towering 6-foot, 1-inch man, waded into the chest-deep water, battling strong currents to reach the woman. He pulled her to safety, carrying her through the floodwaters to a nearby dry area.

“The water is like 80 degrees. It’s not cold, but I’m freezing right now,” Van Dillen said. “She was sitting in there by herself, strapped into her car. So I know she was cold.”

Despite the dangers surrounding them in the water, Van Dillen remained calm and focused on rescuing the woman. As he carried her to safety, he spoke to his FOX Weather colleagues live on camera after documenting the rescue effort.

FOX Weather Meteorologist Bob Van Dillen was reporting on the flooding in Atlanta when he heard the woman's desperate cries for help. https://t.co/IYiYXVtJy2

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Per Fox 5 Atlanta:

FOX Weather Meteorologist Bob Van Dillen found himself in the middle of a harrowing rescue mission during Hurricane Helene.

Conditions deteriorated rapidly in the pre-dawn hours around Atlanta, with millions facing the threat of life-threatening flooding. On Friday morning, the city was placed under its first-ever Flash Flood Emergency, as Atlanta endured its wettest three-day period in 104 years.

While covering the storm’s aftermath, Van Dillen, a journalist from the area, heard a woman’s desperate cries for help along Peachtree Creek. She had driven into floodwaters and was trapped in her car before sunrise Friday.

“I just put the microphone down and called 911,” he said. “I know that those guys are swamped, so we waited about five minutes. She was getting panicked a little bit more because the water was coming up a little bit higher.”

Without hesitation, Van Dillen, a towering 6-foot, 1-inch man, waded into the chest-deep water, battling strong currents to reach the woman. He pulled her to safety, carrying her through the floodwaters to a nearby dry area.