Officers from the police force in San Diego, California, rescued an individual who was caught in rapid floodwater near Friars Road.

Footage from January 22 shows Captain Boyd tossing a piece of rope for the man to cling onto before pulling him to safety.

In the aftermath of relentless rainfall, San Diego faces a crisis as severe flash floods wreak havoc across the city. Mayor Todd Gloria announced a state of emergency, responding to the extensive damage caused by the intense weather conditions.

Parts of the San Diego region experienced an unprecedented 5 inches or more of rainfall over the past four days, marking Monday as one of the city's wettest days on record, according to the National Weather Service.

This footage was filmed and produced 22 January 2024.

In the aftermath of relentless rainfall, San Diego faces a crisis as severe flash floods wreak havoc across the city. Mayor Todd Gloria announced a state of emergency, responding to the extensive damage caused by the intense weather conditions.

Parts of the San Diego region experienced an unprecedented 5 inches or more of rainfall over the past four days, marking Monday as one of the city's wettest days on record, according to the National Weather Service.

Dramatic videos circulating online depict the catastrophic consequences of the floods, with vehicles being swept away and homes submerged. The San Diego Fire Department, in collaboration with lifeguards, conducted numerous rescues throughout the day.

One notable rescue involved a police officer, Captain Boyd, skillfully deploying a life-saving disc to rescue an individual caught in the floodwaters near Friars Rd under I-5.