Body cam captures Ross County deputy's 'Dukes of Hazzard'-style water rescue

Last week's torrential downpours led to flash flooding in the area and a "Dukes of Hazzard"-inspired water rescue on Possum Hollow Road.

Ross County Sheriff's Deputy Mitch Reffett's body camera captured the whole incident April 3 from when he arrived to find Walnut Creek had emerged from its banks to engulf the entire intersection of Ault and Possum Hollow roads nearly to Sugar Run Road.

Reffett initially called for a light watercraft to help with the rescue, but ultimately it wasn't needed. He jogged around the flood waters to meet up with Harrison Township Fire Department Volunteer Nate Kahrig near where the SUV's front driver's side had come to rest in a ditch.

Reffett - in his standard uniform dress pants - and Kahrig - in jeans - decided they could get the couple inside - Jesus Gonzales and Violet Mowery - out without a boat. Reffett was able to lean and brace himself on the hood of the SUV and climbed on where he told Gonzales to "climb up here like 'Dukes of Hazzard' for me."
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