Drowning 2-Year-Old Saved By Vacationing Morris Twp Police Officer

CLEARWATER BEACH, FL — A vacationing Morris Township police sergeant jumped into action Sunday afternoon, saving the life of a drowning two-year-old at a Florida beach.

Morris Township Police Sgt. Sean O'Hare was enjoying his time off Sunday afternoon when he noticed commotion in the water off the shores of Clearwater Beach. O'Hare realized the child was drowning, and quickly got to work.

The child was blue and not breathing when recovered from the water, police said, but O'Hare began CPR and was able to resuscitate the child.

"On behalf of the Pinellas County, Florida Emergency Services, and the Morris Township Police Department, we recognize the outstanding efforts of Sgt. Sean O'Hare. Thank You for being a true hero!" Acting Chief Capt. Mark DiCarlo said.

Image: Clearwater Beach, via Carol VanHook, Flickr