Deputy sings, dances with elderly woman frightened by Hurricane Irma

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OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) A heartwarming video shows a Florida deputy comforting an elderly woman frightened by Hurricane Irma.

At an Osceola County shelter, Deputy Froelich noticed a woman who needed comfort during the storm, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities say the woman seemed sad, and that’s when the deputy asked what he could do for her to help cheer her up. Her response: a dance.

Deputy Froelich began singing a short tune and danced with the woman.

“Thank you Deputy Froelich for helping calm her nerves down in a time of need and comfort!” the Sheriff’s Office said on social media. “This is definitely a dance she won’t forget!”

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