Heart-Stopping Moment: Flood Waters INVADE Home in Bosnia - The Incredible Escape

A devastating flood in Buturovic Polje, Bosnia, has left residents reeling after a torrent of water swept through the town, engulfing homes and forcing people to flee for their lives.

One resident, who wished to remain anonymous, shared his harrowing tale of survival as he recalled the terrifying moment flood waters inundated his house.

The victim and his brother were home when the disaster struck. As the waters rose at an alarming rate, the brothers knew they had to act fast to avoid being trapped inside their rapidly flooding home.

With the floodwaters rapidly engulfing their house, the brothers realized that their only chance of survival lay on the roof. The brothers knew they had to move fast if they were to escape the clutches of the raging torrent below.

'The water rose quickly,' the victim said, recounting the terrifying experience. 'It was like nothing I'd ever seen before. We were forced to climb onto the roof to get to safety.'

A harrowing AP video shows the aftermath of the flood, with houses and buildings completely submerged in water, leaving debris and destroyed furniture in its wake.

The dramatic footage also shows residents navigating through the chest-deep waters, struggling to salvage what's left of their belongings.

When asked about the moment the floodwaters engulfed his house, the victim's voice was filled with emotion. 'I can't believe how quickly it happened. We thought we had more time to react, but before we knew it, our home was underwater.'

The brothers' heart-stopping escape serves as a poignant reminder of the unforgiving power of nature and the importance of disaster preparedness.

The town of Buturovic Polje remains in a state of disarray, with residents left to pick up the pieces and rebuild their shattered lives.