Dossier
Fort Lauderdale Fire
Coverage of Fort Lauderdale Fire in the Nexus archive.
- Deputy’s video shows ‘incredible rescue’ from sinking car in Pompano Beach
A woman was rescued from a sinking car in Pompano Beach by Detective Robert Rutkowski, Deputy Zachary Kerin, and an off-duty Fort Lauderdale Fire captain. The Broward Sheriff’s Office released body-worn camera footage showing their quick actions, which saved the driver's life.
- Dramatic video shows deputies rescuing woman from sinking car in Pompano Beach
Broward deputies and an off-duty firefighter rescued a woman from a sinking car in a Pompano Beach canal. The vehicle submerged quickly, but the rescuers reached the driver before it disappeared underwater. The woman survived due to their rapid response.