Lismore, Australia - March 10, 2025 Emergency crews are working overtime as reckless drivers ignore stark warnings and plow into dangerous floodwaters. The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has slammed motorists for their risky behavior, with rescue operations in full swing. On March 10, a jaw-dropping scene unfolded south of Lismore when an RFS helicopter filmed NSW Police and NSW State Emergency Service (SES) teams pulling a stranded driver from swirling floodwaters. The chopper’s footage showed the trapped vehicle half-submerged, a stark reminder of the peril lurking on flooded roads. Despite repeated alerts from authorities, emergency services are being stretched thin by those gambling with their lives. The driver, whose identity remains unknown, was lucky to escape unharmed as crews battled the rising waters to save them. The NSW RFS continues to urge the public to steer clear of flooded areas, but some just won’t listen.