Officer Saves Family from Churning Waters | Orlando News

A Titusville cop turned hero saved a family of three—including two kids—from drowning in the Indian River Lagoon during a sudden storm. Officer Jason Van Zile, a former lifeguard and Marine veteran, dove into raging waters after their paddleboard capsized, cutting free from a snagged rope to swim to them. He pulled everyone safely ashore before backup arrived—earning him Employee of the Month honors and a powerful reminder: life jackets save lives, even for strong swimmers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eec2e5d921c1f8bf