New Jersey Family Almost Drowns in Flooded Basement After Wall Collapses

A New Jersey family who narrowly escaped drowning in their basement as the remnants of Hurricane Ida unleashed a torrent of historic rainfall across the Northeast is speaking out to Inside Edition. Stunning video shows Janice and Marlon Valle up at 2:30 a.m. trying to save some precious items from the flood, when one of the walls collapsed, unleashing a torrent of water. The couple’s son Matteo just walked through ankle-deep water. Six seconds later, the wall gave way.