Firefighters Train for Deadly Monsoon Waters | Las Vegas News

Henderson firefighters hit Cowabunga Bay Water Park on July sixth to train for swift water rescues ahead of the monsoon season, emphasizing that even six inches of moving water can sweep you away and a foot can drag a car under. Captain Colin McTaggart stressed the life-or-death importance of hands-on drills in real currents and obstacles, as flash floods pose a serious threat in the valley. With El Niño potentially bringing more moisture to Southern Nevada and NOAA predicting above-average rainfall through September, crews are preparing for what could be a dangerous summer — especially after the deadly 1999 monsoon that caused millions in damage and two deaths. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/571ba0db0e53f1ec