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ICE officer saves 6-year-old girl with CPR after pool rescue
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ICE officer saves 6-year-old girl with CPR after pool rescue

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • An ICE law enforcement officer in Florida rescued a 6-year-old girl who was found unconscious in a swimming pool.
  • Officer Gregory Simmonds jumped into the pool, retrieved the child, and performed CPR until she regained consciousness.
  • The girl's condition is stable, and she is expected to make a full recovery, with officials praising the officer's swift actions.

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer is being hailed as a hero after saving a 6-year-old girl from drowning in a swimming pool in Pasco County, Florida. Officer Gregory Simmonds, stationed in Tampa, was in the vicinity when he noticed the child floating unresponsive in the water.

Surveillance footage captured the dramatic moment Simmonds immediately jumped into the community pool. He pulled the unconscious child from the water and rushed her to the poolside. There, he began administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), continuing his efforts until the girl regained consciousness.

According to an ICE statement, the child's health is now stable, and she is anticipated to recover fully. The swift and decisive actions of Officer Simmonds were crucial in saving the young girl's life. Lauren Biess, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the Department of Homeland Security, commended the officer's immediate response and medical care, highlighting its critical role in the rescue.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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