Family rescued from submerged car in Lakeland during Hurricane Irma

Author: AP
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Photo via Lakeland Police Department

TAMPA, Florida (AP) Police in Lakeland say a family with small children was rescued from a car that was submerged in water as Hurricane Irma crossed the area.

Lakeland police said in a Facebook post that officers rescued the family of four early Monday as water reached the children’s car seats.

No one was injured and police were able to get the family back to their home.

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