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BUCKEYE, Ariz. - Buckeye fire crews responded to several water rescues on the morning of Oct. 12, amid the heavy rainfall this weekend.

What we know:

One adult became stranded, approximately 100 feet from the water's edge in fast-moving water near Old US80 and Patterson Road . The Buckeye Fire Medical Rescue Department and Arizona Fire & Medical Authority rescued the victim with the help of a Maricopa County Sheriff's Office helicopter.

Shortly after that rescue, crews responded to a call regarding two people trapped in their vehicle, as water rose to ¾ of the way up to the doors. The car was found nearly 30 feet from the water's edge, also in fast-moving water, near Tuthill and Clara Vista.

A ladder truck was used to reach that vehicle.

Two firefighters reached the

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