Moment police officers save three-year-old trapped in submerged car

Police officers rescued a three-year-old boy who was stuck in a submerged car in Florida.

The vehicle had plunged into a canal and the toddler’s father could not rescue his son from the car seat.

Bystanders attempted to rescue the child but were unsuccessful.

Bodycam footage shows Miami-Dade police officers wading through the water to pull the boy out of a car seat.

The youngster was resuscitated with CPR by emergency services.

According to NBC Miami, the toddler was taken to hospital but is now in good health.

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