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Florida Deputy Rescues Missing Autistic Boy from Pond

The 5-year-old was found clinging to a log after escaping from his home, thanks to the quick actions of Deputy Wes Brough.

  • Deputy Wes Brough heard the child's cries and located him in a pond near Deltona.
  • The boy had triggered an alarm when he exited through a second-story door of his home.
  • Family and neighbors searched the area before calling 911 for assistance.
  • Brough attributed his successful rescue to autism awareness training received by all deputies.
  • The rescue was captured on body camera footage, showing the emotional moment.
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