Tulsa Fire rescue man from storm water ditch at apartment complex
By Shannon Becker
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TULSA, Oklahoma (KOAM) — Around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday morning June 24, 2026, Tulsa Fire crews were alerted to the Villas at Midtown apartments after reports of a man trapped in a storm water ditch. The man was clinging to a pillar as fast-moving storm water rushed around him.
“Engine 14 arrived first and quickly determined that an immediate rescue was needed. Firefighters deployed a ladder into the ditch, descended to the victim, secured him in a harness, and safely removed from danger,” Tulsa Fire state. “Thanks to the rapid response, training, and teamwork of our crews, the man was rescued without injury.”
SAFETY REMINDER — NEVER ENTER FAST MOVING WATERS “Safety Reminder: Never enter fast-moving storm water. Even shallow water can be powerful enough to sweep a person off their feet and lead to serious injury or drowning.
Outstanding work by Engine 14, Boat 29, District Chief 643, Engine 18, Engine 4, Rescue 4, Ladder 4, Ladder 29, Engine 29, and Boat 4 on a successful rescue.”
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