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Playing out across the region. look here as an elderly passenger is rescued from her vehicle. emergency crews punching out the side window to retrieve her as muddy waters engulf the car. all over phoenix, urban flooding from monsoon rains creating a chaotic day in the desert. >> the power of water to do this is unbelievable. this is something that happens in arizona periodically. it's kind of magical, it's kind of scary and it's exciting all at once. >> reporter: flash flood watches and warnings continue throughout the southwest. in phoenix as the water receded, rivers of destruction and damag...

>> i could only watch the video maybe three times and i just had to stop. because the thought of this going through my mind, my brother. my brother-in-law. the world changes. you have a whole different outlook on life. i'm glad it's all over. coming up -- >> there's not enough time to think. you can't. >> horror and heroism from a desperate mother. >> i took my elbow and bashed out my side window as hard as i could. >> and -- >> he was saying, bitch, give me your purse. give me everything. >> it started as a robbery but quickly turned into a fight for her life when "caught on camera: crimes ...

>> i took my elbow and bashed out my side window as hard as i could. >> and now, caught on surveillance camera, melanie richmond is being dragged through a gas station's parking lot. the stakes are high and she's putting her life on the line. >> you don't hear anything. you don't see anything. you just live it. >> it isn't the car she cares about. it's what's in the car that has her clutching to the passenger side door with every ounce of strength she has. >> there's not enough time to think. you can't. the only thing was you just lost your daughter. >> melanie's 6-month-old daughter samantha ...

Your child is in it. >> so melanie acts as fast as she can. she takes only one step and then launches her body at her passenger side window as the car backs up toward her. >> well, once i realized somebody was taking my car and my baby was inside of it, it is human instinct. you do what you got to do. there's no planning. there's no thinking. you are taking my child. you're going to die. or get hurt in the long run. i took my elbow and bashed out my side window as hard as i could. >> as soon as she broke the glass with her elbow, i immediately jumped into the passenger side of the car. >> as t...

Was a big moment, a real relief to know that she was still alive. i remember saying we need to be strong and that these children need your strength. >> but kelly's strength is fading fast. she's crushed against the driver's side window while at the same time reaching behind to hold up her infant daughter in the car seat. the rescue team gets a harness to kelly but it's little comfort as she stares through the gaping hole beneath her feet. greg knuckle stands by, but feels helpless. >> she wanted a net. greg, can you give me a net? it was just, having to tell her, i can't. i don't have a net. i...