By Police1 Staff
The recent floods in Texas and Oklahoma underscore the danger cops face when responding to natural disasters involving water. For this week’s Trending Topics, we take a look at five stories that reinforce how quickly these incidents can take a turn for the worse.
 | Texas cop trapped in floodwaters rescued by copter After attempts to rescue the officer via hovercraft and firetruck failed, a police helicopter was called in. |
 | Texas cops rescue officer from floodwaters Officer was putting up barricades when he saw a woman plunge into the water. He dived in to rescue her, but was swept away. |
 | Body of Texas sheriff’s deputy found in lake Patrol car was found swamped by floodwaters. |
 | A driver captured the moment an officer was swept away by a massive wave in the Channel Islands in Western Europe. |
 | NYPD use helicopter to rescue rooftop victims from hurricane Six were rescued after being trapped on roofs from rising waters. |