Orson and Peabody have an adventure

Orson and Peabody were on a road trip, as they often are, driving into  high desert country.  Off to the west the sky had begun to darken.  It appeared to be a downpour out there, but it was miles away.  Then what once appeared to be a dry gully just ahead was suddenly swollen with dark muddy water!  Orson switched the Rover into four wheel drive and began to inch across, but the water was up to the floorboards.  The vehicle suddenly began to move sideways– downstream!   And then they were afloat, being swept down the canyon.

Peabody reaches into the back and grabs a paddle from the canoe.  Shoving the paddle towards Orson,  Peabody yells  “Take this!”.   They begin paddling furiously toward the shore,  and they finally manage to beach themselves on a small outcropping.  At last, safely on dry ground, Orson is able to start the engine.  Now, chastened but relieved, they head back to the road to continue their journey.