Water rescue at Curry Branch

by Photos by Mark Hoskins

Members of the Lockard's Creek/Manchester Fire Department performed a water rescue at a residence on Curry Branch around mid-day Saturday.
A man and woman called Clay 911 and reported they could not exit their trailer, and their electricity was blinking, leaving them worried about possible electrocution.
Manchester Fire Chief Jason Nolan and Brandon Adams worked through the flood waters with a raft to remove them and up to eight small dogs from the home.
WATER ISSUES
High water has made Ky. 80 impassable in several areas. We are also receiving reports that Ky. 1524 at Goose Rock is impassable.
Ky. 638 at Greenbriar is also currently closed.
Lockard's Creek Chief Charles "Dobber" Weaver reminds motorists not to enter high water.
"You have no idea what's lying on the road in this situation," he said.  "Trees, debris, and various items can cause your vehicle to become stuck, and in just a matter of seconds, water could be inside your vehicle.  Please, turn around, don't drown."
We will have more updates as the day progresses.