VIDEO: The Phoenix Fire Department rescued a man stuck in wast-deep water on the Salt River bottom early Sunday. Phoenix fire Capt. Kenny Overton said the man was stuck in deep, fast moving water near 27th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road. It's not clear how he got into the water in the first place. The fast-moving water made it difficult for crews to access the man quickly. They were especially concerned for his condition due to the cold water temperature and the fact that he struggled to coherently communicate with rescuers, Overton said. The water was especially high after the remnants of Hurricane Sergio dumped more than 1.6 inches of water in the area.