8th Wonder Brewery making TS Harvey rescues in special military vehicle

An old military vehicle usually used to promote the craft brewery has been enlisted in helping rescue and relief efforts in Houston. The 8th Wonder Brewery's retired M35 Deuce has been a constant on the flooded streets of Houston since Sunday, swooping up passengers and ferrying items from one place to the next. less An old military vehicle usually used to promote the craft brewery has been enlisted in helping rescue and relief efforts in Houston. The 8th Wonder Brewery's retired M35 Deuce has been a constant on the flooded ... more Photo: 8th Wonder Brewery Photo: 8th Wonder Brewery Image 1 of / 237 Caption Close 8th Wonder Brewery making TS Harvey rescues in special military vehicle 1 / 237 Back to Gallery

An old military vehicle usually used to promote Houston's 8th Wonder Brwery has been enlisted in helping rescue and relief efforts in Houston.

The brewery's retired M35 Deuce has been a constant on the flooded streets of Houston since Sunday, swooping up passengers and ferrying items from one place to the next.

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It's normally seen outside the brewery but it has never been used to save Houstonians like this.

"We bought that truck from a friend of the brewery just because we thought it was cool and the price was right," 8th Wonder's Ryan Soroka said Tuesday. "It really hasn't gotten a lot of use, but we're glad it was able to help people out in this catastrophe."

The brewery, located on the east end of downtown, is also opening up on Wednesday to collect donation items for area shelters.

Many people associated with the brewery have had close family members severely impacted by Tropical Storm Harvey's flood waters, making the missions especially important.

On Monday it was in the Fifth Ward and the Meyerland area.

"Basically it got as deep as it could. It was used with boat rescuers to to drive people to higher ground," said Soroka.

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Soroka himself has been stuck in Dallas since last week but is proud of everything he's seen so far from his team.

"I've been stuck in Dallas since Thursday and while I feel helpless, I'm proud of our team. As soon as I get back, I'll hit the ground running and help out," Soroka said.

Drivers and rescuers include Alex Vassilakidis, Robert Piwonka, Alex Piwonka, Jack Nugent, Frances Nugent and Patrick Nugent.