Firefighters rescue person from car submerged in Orlando retention pond

By CNN Newsource

Published June 30, 2022 10:34 AM

By KATIE SIVCO

ORANGE COUNTY, Florida (WESH) — On Wednesday night, one person was rescued from a retention pond in Orlando before being taken to the hospital, officials said.

Fire officials in Orange County said a car coming down from West Kaley and South Rio Grande went into the water.

At one point, the car was fully submerged, officials said.

Rescuers got that person out and then they were taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center for treatment.

No one else was in the car with the individual, according to firefighters.

There is no word yet on the condition of the person who went into the water.

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