Bates County News

Monday, April 13, 2026

Flood Water Rescue in Pleasant Hill

On Friday, April 10, 2026 just before 2 p.m. Cass County deputies were dispatched to the area of 215th and Watts Rd east of CC Highway in Pleasant Hill, regarding a man who said his vehicle had been swept up in flood waters and he was unable to get out.

A deputy located the man downstream and assisted him. The deputy led him to be evaluated by paramedics.

The Pleasant Hill Fire Department, South Metro Fire Protection District and Missouri State Highway Patrol assisted with this incident.

No Further information is available at this time.



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