Norton Teen Saves Man Who Drove Into Reservoir

NORTON, MA — A Norton High School student saved a distraught man who drove into the frigid Norton Reservoir last week, according to police. John Cacaccio, an 18-year-old senior, was presented with a commendation by Norton police for his "heroic actions."

On Thursday, January 19, a 51-year-old man drove into the reservoir, police said. Cacaccio told the Sun Chronicle he was driving by and decided to take action, wading and swimming about 100 feet in the water to reach the man.

"I didn't know if he could swim," Cacaccio told the Sun Chronicle.

Firefighters helped bring the man back to shore. He was hospitalized and expected to recover.

"Norton is a better community because of selfless residents like (Cacaccio)," Norton Police Chief Brian Clark told the Sun Chronicle.

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This is the area where the car went into the water:

Top photo: Norton High School senior John Cacaccio is awarded a commendation by Norton police on January 25, 2017. (Credit: Norton Police Department)