ICE Officer Jumps Into Pasco County, Florida Pool to Save Unconscious 6-Year-Old Boy, Performs CPR Until Child Regains Consciousness
PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA — An ICE law enforcement officer is being hailed as a hero after jumping into a Florida pool to rescue a 6-year-old boy found floating unconscious in the water. The incident occurred on May 16, 2026, in Pasco County, where officer Gregory Simmonds spotted the child in distress and immediately took action, ultimately saving the boy’s life.
Officer Spots Child Floating Unconscious in Pool
Surveillance footage timestamped May 16, 2026 at 11:42 a.m. shows a busy outdoor pool facility with numerous swimmers and bystanders present at the time of the incident. Officer Gregory Simmonds spotted the 6-year-old boy floating unconscious in the water and immediately entered the pool, pulling the child to safety within seconds of identifying the emergency.
CPR Administered at Poolside Until Boy Regains Consciousness
Upon pulling the child from the water, Simmonds discovered the boy was not breathing. The officer immediately began administering life-saving CPR at the poolside. His swift and trained response continued until the child regained consciousness at the scene, preventing what could have been a fatal drowning incident.
Child Expected to Make Full Recovery
Local authorities confirmed following the rescue that the 6-year-old boy is expected to make a full recovery. The rapid intervention by Officer Simmonds is credited with preserving the child’s life. Had the officer not acted within those critical first seconds, the outcome could have been significantly different.
DHS Labels Rescue an Act of Bravery
The Department of Homeland Security publicly acknowledged the rescue, calling Officer Simmonds’ actions an act of bravery. The DHS surveillance footage of the incident was also released, providing a full visual account of the emergency response at the Pasco County pool facility.
A Moment of Heroism Captured on Camera
The footage serves as a powerful reminder of the life-saving potential of quick thinking and trained emergency response. Officer Simmonds’ decision to act without hesitation in a crowded public setting reflects the broader responsibility carried by law enforcement personnel both on and off duty.
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