Deputy William Hollingsworth of the Escambia County Sheriff's Office in Pensacola, Florida, was caught on body camera video attempting to rescue a man caught up in floodwaters, only to be swept away himself. Despite the darkness and rushing water, Deputy Hollingsworth managed to call out to the driver and wade towards him, eventually leading to the driver's recovery. Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons praised Deputy Hollingsworth for his heroic actions.
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On Thursday, a tornado tore through the Texas Panhandle town of Perryton, killing three people and injuring dozens more. Emergency personnel from surrounding towns and cities and from neighboring Oklahoma have descended on the town to help with the aftermath, while the National Weather Service has issued a warning for the area. Perryton is now in the process of assessing the damage and beginning the long road to recovery, with emergency personnel urging people to stay away from affected areas and follow safety protocols.