In Fort Lauderdale, Florida, a 6-year-old named Oscar found himself in serious trouble when he slipped underwater and began to struggle for air. Luckily, Roque Ivan Ocampo heard the commotion and sprang into action, coming to Oscar’s rescue. This heroic act was captured on video, courtesy of the Fort Lauderdale Police Department.
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A Florida toddler was saved from drowning in a pool thanks to the decisive actions of a quick-thinking bystander. The entire incident highlighting this act of bravery was recorded.
Surveillance video shows the young boy, named Oscar, arrive at the pool in Fort Lauderdale with an adult.
He tries to jump onto a pool float, but loses his balance and falls into the pool.
The adult with Oscar begins screaming for help as the boy begins to sink to the bottom of the pool.
Roque Ivan Ocampo heroically dove into the water to reach young Oscar. After pulling him out of the pool, Ocampo immediately commenced CPR to ensure the boy’s recovery.
Ocampo immediately began pulling him to the surface of the water towards the ladder.
Another bystander assisted Ocampo with getting Oscar out of the water.
During a press conference, Ocampo told the media that he saw Oscar wasn’t breathing.
“I started doing CPR. The kid wasn’t breathing, but I keep doing it and doing it until he started breathing again,” Ocampo said.
Police find Oscar breathing upon arriving on scene due to Ocampo’s quick thinking. Oscar was carried to EMS and survived. (Fort Lauderdale Police Department)
Through police body cam footage, officers are seen arriving to find Oscar breathing.
The officers quickly took over and spoke to Oscar, asking him if he could squeeze their hand.
Officers then carry Oscar out of the pool area and to the paramedics.
The 6-year-old survived because of the quick action taken by Ocampo.
“I don’t feel like a hero. I just did what I had to do. I feel good. I’m blessed to be able to help this kid,” Ocampo said to the media.
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