USA: See brave dog-owner battle floods in pet dog rescue

A brave dog-owner battled heavy rains and severe flooding to rescue his furry companion after heavy rains brought on by 'Tropical Storm Bill' caused severe flooding in Ardmore, Oklahoma on Wednesday. Streets and roads engulfed by floodwaters were closed while residents were forced to take precautions, filling thousands of sandbags before the storm struck the town. A toddler who was swept away by the floods is reportedly missing. No other casualties have been reported. According to reports, 3.91 inches (9.9 cm) of rain fell in the city in three hours alone, with areas of the state expected to see between 3 (7.6 cm) and 7 inches (17.8 cm) of rain before the storm clears on Thursday. The flooding comes as the state continues to recover from the severe weather that led to six deaths and widespread damage to infrastructure in May.