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ER Doctor Paddles To Work On Surfboard After Hurricane Debby

Side-view of a woman on a paddleboard on a flooded road

When Hurricane Debby made landfall in Florida, it brought in a large amount of rain. This led to the kind of flooding that would cause many places to close — but not all of them. During bad weather like this, medical professionals are needed more than ever. But how do they get to work? Well, if you’re the doctor who goes by beachgem10 on social media, you paddleboard to the hospital!

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In a now viral video, this doctor takes us along for her journey to work after Hurricane Debby. With her car parked on higher ground about a mile away, she had quite a journey to get there. So, with her work items secure in waterproof bags, this determined doctor made her way to work via paddleboard (though temporary), foot, and car! Tag along for her journey in the video below.

@beachgem10 The roads are flooded, but I still need to get to the ER to work. I have about a mile trek, half through water to get to my car on higher ground #hurricane #florida #emergency #flood #trek ♬ original sound – Beachgem10

As you can see, it wasn’t easy for this doctor to get to work, but she found a way. Plus, she had time to spare! With countless patients counting on her, it’s clear she didn’t hesitate to do whatever was needed to be there for them. As a result of sharing her journey, folks are expressing their gratitude — and enjoying the humor of the situation!

When Hurricane Debby Floods Florida, This Determined ER Doctor Paddleboards to the Hospital

“I would die laughing if I was on the way to the ER and saw my doctor just paddle board past me,” someone shares in the comment section of the video, with another adding, “As a mom who relies on your hospital, thank you for your care and dedication.”

“You made it there because someone needed you today,” a third person writes. “I just know it.”

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