Sheriff's deputy jumps into neck-deep pond to rescue missing child with autism

Hero deputy filmed jumping into pond to rescue autistic child

The video shows the deputy immediately running into the water without hesitation once he saw the child was in danger. The sheriff's office publicly recognized his heroic actions.

Sheriff's deputy jumps into neck-deep pond to rescue missing child with autism

A Louisiana sheriff's deputy jumped into action after a child, diagnosed with autism, wandered into a deep pond.

Sheriff's deputy jumps into neck-deep pond to rescue child

A Louisiana sheriff's deputy jumped into action after a child, diagnosed with autism, wandered into a deep pond.