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Hero Dad Saves Toddlers from Busy Florida Road
14 Jan
Summary
- A father of five rescued two young girls from a busy Florida road.
- Dashcam footage captured the swift and dramatic rescue.
- The toddlers had escaped their family through an open backyard gate.
In Brevard County, Florida, a dramatic rescue unfolded on State Road A1A when John Brittingham, a father of five, spotted two toddlers in the road. Brittingham immediately pulled over, stopping traffic to safely retrieve both young children, estimated to be two years old or younger, within seconds. The incident was captured on his dashcam, highlighting the near-miss. He expressed his relief, stating he was terrified of what could have happened.
Following the rescue, Brittingham searched for the children's guardians and found them unaware of the escape. He discovered that an open backyard gate had allowed the toddlers to wander out. The family, visiting from out of state, expressed remorse, and Brittingham assured them he was just glad to have helped return the children safely.
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office has confirmed an ongoing investigation into the incident. While no criminal activity is currently suspected, officials have contacted the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services, as the family is from out of state. Brittingham did not file a report due to the swift resolution and quick reunion.
