Multiple Rescues Save Drivers, Drowning Victim in U.S. Pond Incidents

Several dramatic rescue incidents involving vehicles and water have recently occurred across the United States. In Branford, Connecticut, firefighters rescued an elderly driver whose car ended up in a pond after nearly hitting a pedestrian; the driver sustained only minor injuries. In Cleveland, Ohio, police officers, including a former lifeguard, saved a man from drowning in Wade Park Lagoon after he jumped into the water during a mental health crisis; the man was revived after receiving CPR from officers. Meanwhile, in Horry County, South Carolina, first responders and bystanders rescued a woman from a car partially submerged in a pond along Highway 17 Bypass; the woman and rescuers were evaluated but no hospitalizations were needed. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the incident, which caused traffic disruptions but resulted in no injuries from a related crash. These incidents highlight the life-saving efforts of emergency responders and the critical role of bystanders in water-related vehicle emergencies.