A heart-stopping rescue was caught on camera in Gwinnett County as officers saved a distressed man.
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On Friday, Gwinnett County officers received a call about a man experiencing a mental health crisis.
When officers arrived, they learned the man reportedly drove his truck into the lake at Tribble Mill Park.
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Once the truck is immersed in the water, the man becomes distressed.
Body camera video shows the moment, Ofc. Watkins took off his gear and walked into the water.
“Take my hand,” Watkins said as he returned the man to safety.
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If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health emergency, help is available. Call 911 or the Suicide Crisis Lifeline at 988.