A five-year-old autistic girl was miraculously saved by officials in Florida using infrared technology after she wandered into swampy woods.
Shortly after 5 p.m. Monday, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Aviation Division was called to assist with the missing person report.
The missing person was a five-year-old little girl who had left her home in Florida.
Using amazing thermal imaging technology, the aviation unit was able to locate the child in less than an hour.
Footage from a thermal imaging camera showed the little girl walking through the wooded area and leading officers to her location.
A five-year-old autistic girl was miraculously saved by officials in Florida using infrared technology after she wandered into swampy woods
Shortly after 5 p.m. Monday, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Aviation Division was called to assist with the missing person report. The missing person was a five-year-old little girl who had left her home in Florida
Using amazing thermal imaging technology, the aviation unit was able to locate the child in less than an hour
'[The deputies’] “Quick action saved the day and turned a potential tragedy into a hopeful reunion,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister.
“Their dedication shows what service and protection here at the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is all about.”
Bodycam footage from the rescue shows the touching moment when officers finally found the child.
“Oh, there she is,” one of the officers said. The officers then waved her over and said, “Come here, darling,” and “Come here, darling.”
The deputy leading the group stretched his arms out as he navigated the swampy water to retrieve the little girl.
“Hello baby,” the deputy said. “Let’s get you out of the water.”
After carrying the five-year-old through the woods and back to their vehicles, officers checked to make sure she had no injuries.
Bodycam footage from the rescue shows the touching moment when officers finally found the child
Footage from a thermal imaging camera showed the little girl walking through the wooded area and leading officers to her location
The little girl was found with no reported injuries before being returned to her family.
“We’ve been looking for you, honey,” the deputy said at the end of the heartwarming rescue.