An elderly couple is safe after their vehicle ended up submerged in a retention pond in Brown County.
Howard Fire Rescue was called to Highway 41 and Shawano Avenue at 7:40 yesterday morning (August 11th) for a vehicle that left the roadway and ended up in the pond.
Firefighters were able to react quickly as the vehicle became completely submerged.
The two elderly occupants were able to escape the vehicle but were unable to get to shore.
The two were later pulled safely to shore and taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.
Howards Fire Rescue also received assistance from the Green Bay Metro Fire Department, Brown County Sheriff’s Office, and other workers who provided equipment to remove the vehicle.
