Tonopah, Phoenix firefighters rescue man trapped in flooded minivan

TONOPAH, Ariz. (KSAZ) - An elderly man inside a car that was trapped on the Hassayampa River had to be rescued by fire crews Tuesday night.

According to information released by Phoenix Fire Department, Technical Rescue Teams, along with a helicopter, were sent to the area of 319th Avenue and Baseline to assist Tonopah Fire Department crews with a swift water rescue.

SkyFOX was over the scene, as the rescue happened. The man was taken by fire crews to dry land, and was later taken to a waiting ambulance.