From Valleynewslive · · 40s
Deputy Saves Nonverbal Child From Pond
Deputy jumps into deep water to rescue nonverbal 8-year-old with autism.
In brief
Deputy jumps into deep water to rescue nonverbal 8-year-old with autism. Lafayette Parish deputy Cpl. Jared Havard rescued an 8-year-old nonverbal child with autism who had entered a Louisiana pond. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Rescue Attempt
A sheriff’s deputy rescued an 8-year-old nonverbal child with autism who had wandered into a Louisiana pond.
Video Shared
Body-camera video of the rescue was shared on social media after deputies responded to a missing child report.
Immediate Action
Cpl. Jared Havard entered neck-deep water while wearing full duty attire to save the child.
The short version
Lafayette Parish deputy Cpl. Jared Havard rescued an 8-year-old nonverbal child with autism who had entered a Louisiana pond.
