The Cape Coral Fire Department recognized Richard Douglas Brown for saving a 2.5-year-old boy from drowning, awarding him for his exemplary action.Fire Chief Mike Russell gave Brown an award for his life-saving efforts.The department shared a photo of Brown to celebrate his bravery.Cape Coral Fire offers free Family and Friends CPR classes and water safety presentations to help keep families safe.For more information or to schedule a class, please visit the fire department’s website here.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.

CAPE CORAL, Fla. —

The Cape Coral Fire Department recognized Richard Douglas Brown for saving a 2.5-year-old boy from drowning, awarding him for his exemplary action.

Fire Chief Mike Russell gave Brown an award for his life-saving efforts.

The department shared a photo of Brown to celebrate his bravery.

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Cape Coral Fire offers free Family and Friends CPR classes and water safety presentations to help keep families safe.

For more information or to schedule a class, please visit the fire department’s website here.

DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.