Drone To The Rescue: Shark Fisherman Saves Teen From Drowning In A Rip Current

A day of shark fishing at Pensacola Beach turned into an extraordinary tale of heroism when a local angler, Andrew Smith, leveraged an unlikely piece of tech to save a teenage girl from a perilous rip current. Smith, known for his unique approach to fishing with drones, is now being hailed as a lifesaver after his quick thinking and aerial expertise led to a successful rescue operation.

The dramatic incident unfolded as the teen found herself caught in a powerful rip tide about 100 yards from the shore along Pensacola Beach, battling the strong currents of the ocean for a harrowing five minutes. Onlookers watched anxiously as the current pulled her further offshore.

Spotting the distress from the shore, local shark fisherman Andrew Smith recognized that he needed to do something even though he couldn't swim. Instead, he deployed his drone, a tool he typically uses to drag bait ...