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Teenage Boy Rescued From Floodwaters During Hurricane Milton

A water rescue boat moves in flood waters at an apartment complex in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

A heartwarming rescue took place during the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, as a 14-year-old boy was found floating on a piece of a fence in a flooded area in Tampa. Deputies from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, patrolling the area on a boat, spotted the teenager and swiftly came to his aid.

Footage released by the sheriff's office captured the moment when the deputies approached the boy, who was alone in the water. With reassuring words, a deputy can be heard telling the teen to be careful as they helped him onto the safety of their vessel.

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