Current：Home > MyDramatic video shows Phoenix police rescue, pull man from car submerged in pool: Watch -ValueCore
Dramatic video shows Phoenix police rescue, pull man from car submerged in pool: Watch
View
Date：2025-04-15 05:27:34
Dramatic footage shows Phoenix, Arizona, police rescuing a man from a car submerged in a swimming pool at an apartment complex.
According to the department, the man said he "accidentally stepped on the gas too hard."
In the video, the officer uses a metal rod to break through the sunroof and pulls the motorist out of the car. No other individuals were inside the vehicle.
Watch video of the dramatic rescue
Watch:Officer saves missing 3-year-old child from potential drowning: Video captures dramatic rescue
'The man's life was saved'
The incident occurred on Oct. 31. According to the Arizona Republic, part of USA TODAY Network, the vehicle struck an apartment fence and ended up in the pool. Witnesses called police to the scene.
The man was transported to a local hospital.
"Thanks to the swift and courageous response of the officer, the man's life was saved," Phoenix Police said in a statement.
Contributing: Lauren De Young, Arizona Republic
Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at [email protected].
veryGood！ (6)
Related
- Opinion: Gianni Infantino, FIFA sell souls and 2034 World Cup for Saudi Arabia's billions
- Colorado man who shot Waffle House cook in 2020 will serve a sentence of up to 13 years
- France’s Macron says melting glaciers are ‘an unprecedented challenge for humanity’
- Los Angeles to pay $8M to man who spent 12 years in prison for armed robberies he didn’t commit
- 2025 'Doomsday Clock': This is how close we are to self
- How a history of trauma is affecting the children of Gaza
- 'The Killer' review: Michael Fassbender is a flawed hitman in David Fincher's fun Netflix film
- It's time to get realistic about cleaning up piles of trash from the ocean, study argues
- Trump suggestion that Egypt, Jordan absorb Palestinians from Gaza draws rejections, confusion
- How a history of trauma is affecting the children of Gaza
Ranking
- Elon Musk's skyrocketing net worth: He's the first person with over $400 billion
- Clashes over Israel-Hamas war shatter students’ sense of safety on US college campuses
- Former Indiana sheriff accused of having employees perform personal chores charged with theft
- Donald Trump Jr. to be defense's first witness in New York fraud trial
- Tarte Shape Tape Concealer Sells Once Every 4 Seconds: Get 50% Off Before It's Gone
- School vaccination exemptions now highest on record among kindergartners, CDC reports
- Jewish refugees from Israel find comfort and companionship in a countryside camp in Hungary
- 96-year-old Korean War veteran still attempting to get Purple Heart medal after 7 decades
Recommendation
The Super Bowl could end in a 'three
Jerome Powell's fed speech today brought interest rate commentary and a hot mic moment
British economy flatlines in third quarter of the year, update shows ahead of budget statement
Police investigate report of doll found decapitated at Ohio home flying Palestinian flag
2025 'Doomsday Clock': This is how close we are to self
The IRS just announced new tax brackets. Here's how to see yours.
As a DJ, village priest in Portugal cues up faith and electronic dance music for global youth
Hawaii wildlife refuge pond mysteriously turns bubble-gum pink. Scientists have identified a likely culprit.
Like
- Working Well: When holidays present rude customers, taking breaks and the high road preserve peace
- Once dubbed Australia's worst female serial killer, Kathleen Folbigg could have convictions for killing her 4 children overturned
- As olive oil's popularity rises over perceived health benefits, so do prices. Here's why.