A Florida man was saved by his dog and good Samaritans after his electric wheelchair slid into a lake.
According to police, Mr. Smith took his dog for a walk near the lake in the 100-Blk of SW Twig Ave when his electric wheelchair lost traction, causing him to slide down the bank and flip off his wheelchair into lake.
Police say that Mr. Smith began to yell for help as he could not swim and struggled to stay afloat.
Sensing his owner was in trouble, his dog began to bark loudly which alerted 2 bystanders across the street.
The bystanders rushed over to the lake and flagged down PSLPD Officer Doty who was driving on Airoso Blvd. Officer Doty, from Port St. Lucie Police Department, exited his patrol vehicle and saw that Mr. Smith was submerged up to his neck in the water.
The 2 bystanders and Officer Doty worked together to pull him out of the water and up the bank. Mr. Smith received medical attention on the scene and was ok to return home. Due to his electric wheelchair being damaged from falling in the water, Officer Doty and St. Lucie County Fire District assisted by pushing him back to his house.
“We are thankful for Mr. Smith’s dog and the 2 bystanders that helped save his life! And as the saying remains true…A man’s best friend is his dog,” PSLPD in a statement.
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