Authorities: Man, children rescued from flooded waters in Wabash Co. Authorities: Man, children rescued from flooded waters in Wabash Co. By 14 News Staff | January 31, 2021 at 8:35 PM CST - Updated January 31 at 11:14 PM WABASH CO., Ill. (WFIE) - Authorities rescued a man and two children after their car got stuck on a flooded road. According to the Edwards County Sheriffâs Office, this happened near Bonpas Creek in Wabash County on Sunday evening. Officials say the Edwards County Sheriffâs Office, Edwards County EMS, Browns Fire Department responded to the incident. They say two local farmers helped with the rescue. Fire officials, emergency services and the sheriffâs office from Wabash County also contributed to the rescue operation.