Uh, you know what conditions were 1000 or 2000 ft. away? Besides, avoiding being in (skin contact) even shallow flood water is a good idea when practical. And soaked shoes are not much fun, for long.
I suppose you’d vent if those two guys in the boat had gone by in waders, instead.
The “reporterette” was a different matter. The crew likely had gear to carry / keep dry and just wanted a particular “shot” — ok by me — it was her carrying on that was over the top.
Actually, I took the point of THIS photo to be the flag!
Reposting...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWwqIO_4VNw
For local coverage, KHOU on youtube.
Uh, no. Do you?