Police body camera footage shows winter water rescue in Virginia Beach
By: Virginia Beach, VA - The Virginia Beach Police Department released body camera footage showing the dramatic rescue of a suspect who had jumped into frigid water earlier this year.
Police said the incident happened back on the night of Jan. 24. Officers attempted to pull over a car that was driving with obstructed plates. After the car was pulled over, the driver reportedly got out and then ran into a nearby wooded area.
Officers searching for the man found him swimming in a body of water. With air temperatures below freezing, police realized the man would quickly freeze to death in the water and began rescue efforts, calling out to the man to return to shore and grab onto a personal flotation device they had thrown into the water.
The man was able to be brought back onto dry land, where he was rushed to the hospital to be treated for exposure. He was later released back into police custody for two outstanding warrants.
"This video shares a behind-the-scenes look at the heroic efforts, teamwork, and training our officers exemplify on a daily basis," VBPD said in a social media post highlighting the rescue.