Husband trying to rescue wife becomes stranded during Pearl River County flooding

Husband trying to rescue wife becomes stranded during Pearl River County flooding

PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - What started as a husband’s attempt to rescue his stranded wife turned into a fight for survival as historic flash flooding swept through parts of Pearl River County over Halloween weekend.

More than 19 inches of rain fell in just six hours in parts of the county, leaving roads underwater, vehicles stranded and residents needing emergency assistance.

Lisa Husner was driving when rushing floodwaters swept her vehicle off the road, leaving her trapped.

“The water swept my car off the side of the road, and I got stuck,” Husner said.

When her husband, Bryan Husner, learned she was stranded, he went to rescue her. But the floodwaters overtook his truck, leaving him in need of help as well.

Bryan said the water rose several feet in minutes.

“The water came up three feet in 15 minutes, or 10 minutes. I don’t know. It was quick,” he recalled.

According to Bryan, the water’s force spun his truck around and pushed it another 40 feet. As conditions worsened, his biggest concern was finding his wife.

“I couldn’t see where she was at, and that’s when I panicked because we could n...