The Kansas City Fire Department responded to 11 water rescue calls on the Fourth of July morning due to overnight rain causing flooding in creeks and rivers. One significant rescue involved three homeless individuals near the Blue River who woke up to find water in their tents and realized that some of their campmates were missing. Two were saved, but one person remains unaccounted for. Fire crews continued to search for them, hoping they are safe. There were also drivers who got stuck in the flooded roadways, despite warning signs and barricades. The fire department urged people to call 911 immediately if they encounter flooding and not to drive through high water. Chief Michael Hopkins emphasized the dangers of walking through floodwaters, as storm drain covers can come off and pose a deadly threat. The fire crews will continue to monitor the situation and check on the heavily affected areas throughout the metro. Overall, the Fourth of July morning was filled with multiple water rescues and cautionary tales of the dangers of flooding in Kansas City, Missouri.
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