News Release

Canaveral National Seashore releases body worn camera footage from April 27, 2025, drowning victim rescue

Date: May 15, 2025
Contact:  Laura Henning, 321-299-3766

Canaveral National Seashore has released body worn camera footage from an incident on April 27, 2025. This community briefing video shows body worn camera footage from the involved law enforcement officers.  

We want our visitors to bring everyone home from a fun day in the water at Canaveral National Seashore. We encourage anyone visiting our beaches to:   

• Check the weather forecast and water conditions before coming to the park at Weather - Canaveral National Seashore (U.S. National Park Service)  
• Check park alerts for wave and rip current warnings. 
• Do not swim in the ocean when there are coastal surf warnings and when red flags are posted at the park entrance 
• Designate a water watcher.  This is a someone in your group who supervises children, adolescents and those with little or no swimming skills.  

For trip planning formation to Canaveral National Seashore, visit us at www.nps.gov/cana. For more information on swimming safety in national parks, visit Go for a Swim in a Park (U.S. National Park Service) 

Some images and audio in this video have been altered or concealed to protect the privacy of the individuals involved. This is a video of a rescue by NPS law enforcement. Viewer discretion is advised. 

Duration:

3 minutes, 47 seconds

Canaveral National Seashore has released body worn camera footage from an incident on April 27, 2025. This community briefing video shows body worn camera footage from the involved law enforcement officers.