Hero Cop Dives Into Frozen Lake To Save 11-Year-Old Boy

February 6, 2025

Today's good news story comes from West Long Branch, New Jersey.

A police officer saved an 11-year-old boy after he fell through the ice on a partially frozen lake.

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Credit: West Long Branch Police

At 2:41 p.m., police received an urgent call about the boy stranded in the middle of the lake. Ptl. Brosonski, the first to arrive on the scene and highly trained in water rescue, didn’t hesitate.Braving the freezing temperatures, he plunged into the icy water and swiftly carried the child to safety.

The child was taken to a local hospital where he received treatment for hypothermia. WABC reported the boy returned to school the following day.

The West Long Branch Police Department expressed deep gratitude for Officer Brosonski’s swift actions, as well as the community members who immediately alerted authorities.

"I would've gone in no matter what for anyone, whether I was working or not working," said Brosonski. "To me, it's just another day."

Watch the police bodycam footage below: