This is the moment Aussie cops rescue an injured man from his houseboat during a river flood this morning.

The houseboat rescue took place on Albert River near the city of Eagleby in the Australian state of Queensland at around 9.40am on 28th February.

The local authorities shared the footage to remind residents how dangerous the weather currently is.

Queensland Police said in a statement today: “At 9.40am on Monday February 28, Beenleigh Police rescued an injured 65-year-old man from his houseboat which was taking on water in the Albert River near Eagleby.

“The man phoned Triple Zero (000) seeking urgent rescue. Beenleigh Police attended Albert Street, Eagleby, a short time later and utilised a private boat and the skills of the skipper to navigate the floodwater and locate the man.”

The authorities said: “Police boarded his houseboat and located the man before assisting him to the rescue boat and returning him to shore where he was assessed by Queensland Ambulance Service.”

In the footage, the police are seen arriving at the houseboat in their rescue vessel and encountering the home owner who apparently explains that he injured his leg.

The man then boards the police rescue boat and an officer asks him how he is feeling.

The police shared the video with the message: “This is a visual reminder of how dangerous this weather event currently is.

“Remember – if it’s flooded, forget it.”