Italian Firefighters Rescue Man and Dog From Floodwaters in Sicily

Areas of Sicily’s east coast experienced flooding as a Mediterranean cyclone, known as a ‘Medicane,’ moved close to the Italian island on Friday, October 29. 3BMeteo reported that the intense storm will bring winds of over 100 km/h (62 mph) as well as heavy rains and storm surges. Italy’s Department of Civil Protection issued a red alert on Thursday due to the expected severe weather. Footage posted by the Italian fire service shows the rescue of a man and his dog trapped by water in Syracuse, Sicily. Credit: Vigili del Fuoco via Storyful

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