College student saves 3-year-old boy with autism clinging to branch in swift water
A college student rescued a 3-year-old boy with autism who was clinging to a branch in swift water near Myrtle Beach. Police credited the student's actions with likely preventing a tragic outcome.
- Date
- 17 Sep 2026
- Location
- Myrtle Beach area
- Type
- Water rescue
- Outcome
- Rescued
- People involved
- 2