LAS VEGAS – A woman who works at the Flamingo Las Vegas was seen trying to cross rushing floodwater because she feared losing her job if she showed up late. The person who filmed the moment said the woman explained she was worried about being fired, even with floodwater cutting off her route. The video has prompted a public call for the Flamingo to reassure employees that no one should risk their life to make a shift.
Flamingo Employee Stands at Edge of Rushing Floodwater
Video shows the woman standing at a metal railing, holding on as fast-moving brown water surges past just feet away. Water rushes past palm trees and landscaping along the edge of the flooded area.
She carries a bag over her shoulder while looking out at the water blocking her path. The clip runs just over two minutes.
Worker Feared Being Fired for Arriving Late to Her Shift
According to the person who recorded the video, the woman said she works at the Flamingo and was afraid of being fired for arriving late. She was trying to cross the flood to reach work on time.
It is not known whether she crossed the water or found another route. Her name has not been released, and no injuries were mentioned in the original post shared online.
Public Call Urges Flamingo to Reassure Employees During Flooding
The poster directly asked the Flamingo to tell its employees that nobody needs to put their life at risk to make a shift. A public response from the resort was not included in the post at the time.
The moment has raised questions about how workers are expected to handle dangerous weather on the way to their jobs. It also highlights the pressure some workers feel to arrive on time regardless of conditions.
Floodwater Poses Serious Danger to Anyone Trying to Cross
Fast-moving floodwater can knock a person off their feet and sweep them away, even when it looks shallow. Debris and hidden hazards beneath the surface add to the risk.
Safety officials consistently urge people to stay out of moving floodwater and wait for it to recede or find another route. Turning around rather than walking through a flooded path is the safest choice.
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