One for the books (story of a true c(h)ampion)

Texas Reporter Covering Houston Flooding Helps Stranded Driver to Dry Land
Carly Hoilman | The Blaze
Apr 18, 2016
http://bit.ly/1U3HJPJ

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It’s likely that when KTRK-TV reporter Steve Campion set out to cover the unprecedented flooding taking place across the Houston area, he had no idea he would become the star of his own broadcast.

Just before Campion and his crew went live for their breaking coverage of the flooding on Studemont Street in Houston, the reporter spotted a man opening the door of his vehicle in the high water. The exchange that followed was caught on film by a KTRK photographer.

“Dude, you’ve got to get out of the car. You’ve got to get out!” Campion can be heard shouting as the car begins to sink.

Thankfully, the driver had his door open at the time.

“Swim!” the reporter cries out.

The driver, who appears to be confused and slightly hard of hearing, asks the news crew what he should do.

“Leave the car, swim!” Campion replies.

“Stay in the car?” the man asks.

Campion then walks over to the man and assists him.