10-Year-Old Autistic Boy Rescued From Water by Cop

A 10-year-old boy was pulled from underwater by a Miami cop. Officer Fernandez says the boy had difficulty breathing when he first pulled him out of the river. According to the National Autism Association, “Drowning is among the leading causes of death of individuals with autism.” The little boy has been reunited with his very appreciative family. Officer Fernandez believes following his instincts may have helped him save a life.