Cops rescue boy who fell through frozen pond
The 8-year-old was uninjured apart from being cold.
By Ben Barry
Quick-thinking police officers rescued an eight-year-old boy after he fell into a frozen pond.
Eight-year-old Tayvion, found himself in waist-deep water in East Patchogue, New York, after the ice gave way and he was unable to free himself on Christmas Day 2025.
Highway Sergeant Michael Santillo and Fifth Precinct Officers James Rizzo and Andrew Tirelli rescued the boy.
He was uninjured apart from being cold and wet when he returned to dry land.
Video footage shows the moment the three police officers jumped into the pond and used a life ring and rope to bring him to safety.
In a press conference a few days later, Tayvion was able to meet his heroes and shook their hands to say thank you.
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