Jamaica: Girl rescued from floodwaters in Sandy Gully

(Jamaica Star) A young girl was this afternoon rescued from floodwaters in the Sandy Gully in the Bay Farm Road area of St Andrew.

She was rescued by men from the community.

The girl was reportedly inside the gully when floodwaters came rushing down.

Sections of the Corporate Area experienced heavy rainfall today.

The girl took refuge on a structure inside the gully.

An alarm was raised and emergency responders contacted, who turned up at the scene.

Armed with a long rope, the men from the community braved the floodwaters and rendered assistance to the girl.