An Indiana police officer is being hailed as a hero after rescuing a three-year-old boy with autism who was drowning in a backyard swimming pool. The quick thinking and actions of Officer Evan Myers saved the life of Aziel, who had wandered off from his family while they were preparing for a brunch outing.
An Indiana police officer is being called a hero after rescuing a toddler with autism who was drowning in a backyard swimming pool. Alex Calvillo and Savannah Ybarra told local reporters they were preparing for a brunch outing with family and friends when they noticed the three-year-old son, Aziel, was not in the house, but the garage door was open. They called the Fort Wayne Police Department and told officers that their son lies to wonder, and enjoys water and swimming.
"After I reminded them that he’s autistic and likes water … two minutes after that they ended up finding him," Calvillo said.Officers released bodycam footage of the rescue. It showed Officer Evan Myers running to the backyard after hearing a child crying. RELATED: Multiple people shocked in ‘freak accident’ while enjoying swim in pool: policeHe then found the toddler lying on his back in the garden pool before pulling him from the water.
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