Officers arrived at the canal and spotted the car, which was rapidly taking on water with the driver trapped inside, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
Photo courtesy of the Broward County Sheriff’s Office
Video shows officers jumping into the canal and swimming toward the sinking car.
Photo courtesy of the Broward County Sheriff’s Office
Deputy Zachary Kerin shattered a window, allowing rescuers to pull the woman through the water to safety.
“An elderly woman is alive today thanks to the quick actions of BSO Detective Robert Rutkowski, Deputy Zachary Kerin and off-duty Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Captain Keith Costa, who raced against time,” BSO said.
Photo courtesy of the Broward County Sheriff’s Office
The vehicle disappeared beneath the water’s surface moments after the woman reached the shore, BSO said.
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