Matt and Katie, the parents of Hoke, are grateful their 2-year-old son was rescued by the swift actions of JFRD crews. (Jacksonville Fire and Rescue D, Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX – All rights reserved.)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The parents of a 2-year-old are grateful after the swift action by Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department crews to rescue their unresponsive son from water.
On Feb. 3, a crew from Station 53 rushed to Pritchard Road and found 2-year-old Hoke unresponsive. After immediate CPR by his mother and an off-duty JSO officer and life support care from JFRD, he began crying on the way to the hospital.
Hoke, 2, visits JFRD Station 53 a week after crews helped save his life. (Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX – All rights reserved.)
A few hours later, Hoke was alert and moving around with no neurological impairment, JFRD said.
On Monday, Hoke and his parents, Matt and Katie, visited Station 53 to express gratitude.
Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX – All rights reserved.
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Hailing from Detroit, Jonathan is excited to start his media career at News4JAX in November 2023. He is passionate about telling stories that matter to the community and he is honored to serve Jacksonville.
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