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'I saw this car in the pond': Florida man dives into water, rescues pregnant woman from sinking vehicle [hours before she gave birth]
WTAE ^ | 2/8/2026 | Allen Cone

Posted on 02/15/2026 10:45:27 AM PST by simpson96

A man helped rescue a pregnant woman from a vehicle in a pond off Interstate 95 in Florida. Hours later, she gave birth to the child.

Logan Hayes had been driving to work near Stuart before 8 a.m. Friday before the Gatlin exit near the weigh station.

"As I was driving by, I saw this car in the pond," he told WPBF.

The vehicle was sinking. He jumped into the cold waters, swam out to the vehicle, and pulled the woman to shore.

Hayes later learned the woman was pregnant.

Martin County Fire Rescue crews arrived minutes later.

The patient was taken to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce with serious injuries.

MCFD divers entered the water to confirm no other occupants were inside and to assist with scene recovery.


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KEYWORDS: florida; floridaman; rescue
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To: stanne
The question is what was she doing driving into a pond.

My wife tells me that a woman having contractions sometimes loses control of her legs. Can't step on the brakes, can't take foot of the gas, who knows?
41 posted on 02/15/2026 2:24:09 PM PST by Dr. Sivana ("Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye." (John 2:5))
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To: Dr. Sivana

Exactly.


42 posted on 02/15/2026 2:24:36 PM PST by stanne
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To: stanne

Think whatever you want to think. If you want to find something negative about a positive story, there’s nothing more for me to say.


43 posted on 02/15/2026 2:54:55 PM PST by Tired of Taxes
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To: simpson96

Many of us Florida’s carry a holstered, small hammer with a conical steel bit for breaking glass, and a slotted razor for cutting seat belts. They’re sold in most auto part stores here.


44 posted on 02/15/2026 4:27:00 PM PST by F450-V10
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To: simpson96

Wait just one minute! How did he know it was a pregnant woman and not a pregnant man? I see some potential lawsuits on the way!!!


45 posted on 02/15/2026 4:30:56 PM PST by TBall
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To: Tired of Taxes

The dems are mad that she didn’t have a abortion, especially because she was black.


46 posted on 02/15/2026 4:50:40 PM PST by factmart ( )
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To: reasonisfaith

“I think Florida Man has redeemed himself with this single act of bravery’’.

Indeed he has!

Next up; “Alabama Man Pushes Stalled School Bus From RR Crossing! Kids Safe!’’.


47 posted on 02/15/2026 5:39:27 PM PST by jmacusa ( Liberals. Too stupid to be idiots.)
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To: TXBlair

That tiny cutie looks like a “Logan” to me! 😃
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
That’s naughty but damn funny! LMAO!


48 posted on 02/15/2026 8:29:46 PM PST by fortes fortuna juvat (Marxist Democrats are a dangerous national pathology. Deus Vult!)
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To: fortes fortuna juvat

What do you mean? I wasn’t trying to be naughty; I just meant that the new mom could name her little one “Logan” after the man who saved their lives. Nothing diabolical intended, lol.


49 posted on 02/16/2026 2:14:32 PM PST by TXBlair (Temp tagline: Je suis Charlie. 9.10.25 May the good Lord receive and embrace you, Mr. Kirk.)
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