Crime & Safety
Deputy Rescues Unconscious Child in Pool
An off-duty deputy spotted a 7-year-old child floating face down in a pool at a private residence in Bradenton, where several people were swimming.
A quick-thinking deputy rescued a 7-year-old child from drowning at a residence in the 200 block of 50th Street West, Bradenton.
According to the Manatee County Sheriff, Deputy Joseph Scott was swimming in a neighbor's pool at about 6:45 p.m., Wednesday, April 17. Several children were playing in the pool.
Scott noticed 7-year-old Malechi Sable floating face down in the pool. He removed the child from the pool and saw that she was not breathing.
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Scott began to administer CPR, while another adult called 911. Paramedics resuscitated the child and transported her to Blake Hospital. She is expected to make a full recovery.
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