Rescue swimmers save driver from sinking car

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Rescue swimmers pulled a driver from a car submerged in a pond near Myrtle Beach International Airport, South Carolina, August 10.

Footage posted to Facebook by the Myrtle Beach Fire Department captured the incident, which happened at 1100 Jetport Road.

According to the post, it was the quick action of Lt. Scott Ordway and Engineer Gary Duesler that ensured the victim was removed safely.

The victim was taken to Grand Strand Hospital for additional care, the fire department said.