Sergeant Thomas Parks of the North Palm Beach, Florida, Department of Public Safety responded to a 911 call that a man had fallen into the waterway. (The Bulletin Notes).

Sergeant Thomas Parks of the North Palm Beach, Florida, Department of Public Safety responded to a 911 call that a man had fallen into the waterway. Upon arrival, Sergeant Parks observed an adult male floating face down in approximately 8 feet of water and approximately 10 feet from the seawall. Without hesitation, Sergeant Parks jumped into the water, swam to the unconscious individual, brought his head out of the water, and pulled him back to a dock at the seawall. Because of the man's size and weight, Sergeant Parks had to keep the man afloat while he awaited assistance from other officers in removing the man from the water. Unfortunately, the man fell into a coma and later lost his life. Sergeant Parks risked his own life while attempting to save the victim.