Search and rescue deployed after man believed swept away near Alice Springs
A 60-year-old man is believed to have been swept away in floodwaters. A vehicle became stuck near Alice Springs on Thursday.
A vehicle became stuck in a flooded creek near Santa Teresa, an Aboriginal community about 80 kilometres south of Alice Springs, around 7pm Wednesday. The man and woman on board climbed onto the roof for safety.
The woman was able to walk back to the community and reported the man missing to police Thursday morning. Police immediately sent search and rescue teams with drones and divers.
The region is experiencing severe flooding following heavy rainfall. About 45.5 millimetres of water was recorded near the community since Sunday.
- 60 years old
- Missing man's age
- 80 kilometres south of Alice Springs
- Santa Teresa location
- 45.5 millimetres since Sunday
- Rainfall recorded
- Around 7pm Wednesday
- Vehicle stuck time
Why it mattersFloodwaters in remote areas can be lethal. They can rise without warning, especially during heavy rainfall events.
AustraliaCentral Australia faces dangerous road conditions and rising water risks; residents are warned that creeks and rivers can flood rapidly during storms.
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