Raging flood no match for WDNR wardens on rescue missions in Vernon County; Thanks to Viola Fire Dept.

By: Joanne M. Haas/WDNR Bureau of Law Enforcement

WDNR wardens equipped with boats, training and a lot of guts rescued residents and pets from flooded Vernon County homes Tuesday night when the Kickapoo River roared into La Farge and Viola with a fury and force that unearthed buildings, fuel tanks, electric lines and more.

Warden Shawna Stringham checks a La Farge home for…