Coast Guard Rescues Mother, Toddler from Roof

COLUMBIA, SC — A young mother in South Carolina is praising the U.S. Coast Guard for rescuing her and her young daughter.

Rising flood waters stranded Cristi Mueller and her 15-month-old toddler on the roof of their home in Huger on Sunday.

A Coast Guard crew from Jacksonville came to the rescue, hoisting mother and child to safety.