JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WFLA) — Jacksonville officers and a beachgoer saved three drowning youngsters on Saturday at Huguenot Park.
Officers noticed a beachgoer carrying a small boy and lady out of the water earlier than listening to “Assist me! Assist me!” from a younger boy caught in a rip present, JSO mentioned.
Seashore Patrol Officer Tyler Sweeney grabbed a buoy, stripped off his vest and kit, and dove into the water to seek out the boy who was calling for assist.
As Officer Sweeney was discovering the boy within the water, Officer Billy Crocker tended to an unconscious 8-year-old lady, giving her CPR.
In response to JSO, after giving the kid a sternum rub, she started to indicate indicators of restoration.
Jacksonville Fireplace and Rescue arrived, began oxygen on the 8-year-old lady earlier than transporting her to an area hospital.
Officer Sweeney positioned the boy within the water and introduced him again on shore to security.
JSO mentioned Officer Crocker adopted up with the lady on the hospital on Sunday and confirmed she will likely be launched quickly.
The youngsters had been on the seashore as a part of a t-ball outing, officers later realized.
“We will not stress water security sufficient. Rip currents and tough surf are lethal. Adults and kids have to be additional cautious, realizing their swimming skills, and- if in doubt- keep out. We’re grateful that every one three youngsters are okay in the present day, realizing this might have simply led to tragedy,” the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Workplace mentioned in a submit on Fb.
Officer Crocker was lately honored as JSO’s Police Officer of the month for his work fixing a hit-and-run involving a 6-year-old, JSO mentioned.
