Austin touring company bring amphibious vehicles to flooded Houston to help

Austin Duck Adventures has transported two duck boats the company to assist in rescue and relief efforts. One vehicle has already been used to ferry medical supplies to those in need. Austin Duck Adventures has transported two duck boats the company to assist in rescue and relief efforts. One vehicle has already been used to ferry medical supplies to those in need. Photo: Austin Duck Adventures Photo: Austin Duck Adventures Image 1 of / 236 Caption Close Austin touring company bring amphibious vehicles to flooded Houston to help 1 / 236 Back to Gallery

Amphibious vehicles usually used to chauffeur sightseeing tours around Austin are in Houston now with a different mission.

According to the Austin American-Statesman on Tuesday, Austin Duck Adventures has transported two duck boats the company to assist in rescue and relief efforts. One vehicle has already been used to ferry medical supplies to those in need.

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A third vehicle is waiting in the wings just in case it's needed, according to Austin Duck Adventures co-owner Robert Geller. They have been in contact with FEMA for instructions.

One boat can hold up to 45 people.

The tour company is suspending operations for as long as the vehicles are needed, even though the usually busy Labor Day weekend is looming.