A young boy on the autism spectrum was rescued from a retention pond in Port St. Lucie. Neighbors intervened after spotting the boy heading toward the pond.

The boy, aged 5, had wandered away from his home. A Good Samaritan, Melinda Dryer, noticed the boy crossing the road and sensed something was amiss. Her intuition led her to act, potentially preventing a tragic outcome.

Further details about the incident are available from WSVN 7 News. The quick response of the neighbors likely prevented serious harm to the child, highlighting the importance of community awareness and action.