Minnesota: Off-duty ICE officer praised for saving 4-year-old boy from drowning in swimming pool ‘If our agents hadn’t been there…’

On Friday, the boy’s mother approached two off-duty police officers as they dined at a restaurant in the Minneapolis suburb of Plymouth. Police reportedly rushed to rescue the boy.

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According to local police, the child had been underwater for more than five minutes after jumping into the pool. He was looking for toys when the incident occurred.

The Daily Telegraph obtained a letter from the Plymouth Police Department to ICE commending the agents for their actions. Federal officials “responded without hesitation … immediately commencing CPR and activating emergency medical services,” the letter said.

“The child was not breathing and showed no signs of life,” the letter read. “In this situation, the first few minutes of emergency assistance and high-quality CPR are critical. Without rapid response and professional action [of the officers] The outcome of this incident could have been tragic. “

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The department later spoke with one of the officers, who they said humbly “tried to downplay” their actions.

“On behalf of the Plymouth Police Department, I would like to express our gratitude and appreciation for the efforts [of the ICE officers] Saved the life of a 4-year-old boy…what a job well done,” the department said.

The Department of Homeland Security also commended the agents for their “heroism and quick actions… that saved the life of a sweet, innocent child.”

“Had our agents not arrived on scene in a timely manner, it would have been a tragic outcome,” Deputy Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis told The Telegraph. “Because of their training, these two agents were able to save a life. Our agents are the best. They risk their lives every day to save American lives. President Trump and Secretary Noem will always stand with our law enforcement. If you saw a law enforcement officer today, thank them for their service.”

Minnesota ICE agents have faced widespread criticism in recent days following shootings Renee Nicole Goode and Alex Pretty. After the shooting, the Trump administration ended Operation Metro Surge, which deployed thousands of federal immigration agents to Minnesota to arrest illegal immigrants and investigate fraud.