Deputy Saves Child From Pond in Halloween Morning Rush

In a heart-stopping moment captured on body camera footage, a deputy from the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office rescued a young child from a pond on the morning of October 31, 2026. The dramatic video, recorded at approximately 7:51 a.m., shows the officer acting swiftly and without hesitation to pull the child to safety.

The footage, released by the Volusia Sheriff’s Office and broadcast by Telemundo’s Noticias Ahora, depicts the deputy reaching into a vehicle — believed to have been involved in the incident — and carefully retrieving the small child. The body camera timestamp and the urgency visible in every second of the clip paint a vivid picture of the danger the child faced.

Authorities have not yet released the full circumstances surrounding how the child ended up near or in the pond, but first responders were on the scene within minutes of receiving the emergency call. Sheriff Michael J. Chitwood, whose name appears on the broadcast, has been vocal in the past about the dedication of his department’s officers to protecting the community’s most vulnerable members.

Child water-related emergencies are unfortunately not uncommon in Florida, where warm weather and the abundance of lakes, ponds, and retention basins create year-round risks — particularly for young children. Safety advocates consistently urge parents and caregivers to maintain constant supervision near any body of water, no matter how small.

The deputy’s fast response on Halloween morning may well have saved the child’s life. Colleagues and community members have praised the officer’s courage and composure under pressure, calling the rescue a powerful reminder of why first responders train relentlessly for exactly these kinds of critical moments.

The Volusia Sheriff’s Office confirmed the child was attended to by emergency medical personnel following the rescue. Further details about the child’s condition and the ongoing investigation are expected to be released in the coming days.