Helicopter crew rescues child from house in flood-hit Spain

Emergency services raced to the scene after torrential rain caused widespread flooding in the region

The child was airlifted to safety after being trapped in the house for several hours

A helicopter crew has rescued a child from a house in flood-hit Spain. The dramatic rescue came after torrential rain caused widespread flooding in the region, leaving many homes and businesses underwater.

The child was trapped in the house for several hours before the helicopter crew was able to reach them. The crew used a winch to lower a rescuer down to the house, who then helped the child to climb into the helicopter.

The child was then airlifted to safety and taken to hospital for a check-up. They are now said to be in a stable condition.

The rescue operation was praised by local officials, who said that the helicopter crew had "saved the child's life".

The flooding in Spain has caused widespread damage, with many roads and bridges closed. The government has declared a state of emergency in the affected areas and is providing assistance to those who have been affected.

The flooding is the latest in a series of extreme weather events that have hit Spain in recent months. These events are becoming more frequent and more severe due to climate change.

Climate change is a major threat to Spain and other countries around the world. The government is taking steps to address the issue, but more needs to be done to reduce emissions and transition to a clean energy economy.