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BREVARD COUNTY • PALM BAY, FLORIDA – A quick-thinking Palm Bay police officer rescued a 3-year-old child from a canal on Sunday.

Palm Bay Police Traffic Officer Greg Moore snapped into action when the boy’s mother reported her son missing.

“Officer Moore went on scene and immediately searched the most hazardous areas,” said Palm Bay Police Lt. Mike Bandish.

“He saw the boy and went in after him. Mother and son were reunited and he’s doing great.”