Florida girl reunites with rescuer who saved her from near-drowning in Fort Myers

FORT MYERS, Fla. (CBS12) — A young girl was reunited with the woman who saved her from a near-drowning in Lee County, according to CNN.

In September, 11-year-old Mia Garcia had a frightening experience at Lakes Park when she suddenly fell into the water and couldn’t get out.

Hearing the young girl’s screams and having no swimming skills, Bridgett Addison leapt into the water and successfully saved Garcia from what could have been a tragic end…

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