Sometimes the difference between a close call and a tragedy is nothing more than a few seconds. That appears to be exactly what happened in Pompano Beach, Florida.
For one older woman, what began as an ordinary day suddenly became a life-or-death situation. According to bodycam footage and a report by the Broward Sheriff’s Office, her car plunged into a canal, and suddenly she was in a fight to get out before the water won. The reports say the vehicle was already taking on water fast by the time help arrived.
The deputies did not wait for the situation to get worse. They quickly sprang into action, entering the canal and swimming toward the car with the clock running down. Thankfully, the rescuers managed to reach the woman and pull her to safety just in time.
The Moment the Car Started Going Under
What made this rescue so remarkable was just how little time everyone had to work with. According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, an older woman became trapped after her vehicle plunged into a canal in Pompano Beach and began rapidly taking on water…