A Florida man accused of driving under the influence allegedly dropped an infant and a toddler into an alligator-infested swamp while running from police.
Isaac Kinsey, 27, crashed his car early Wednesday in Lakeland after blowing through a road closure and entering a construction area, according to police.
When officers arrived at the wreck, Kinsey was gone, but two empty car seats inside the vehicle raised immediate alarm.
Drone Finds Suspect in Swampy Marshland
A search was launched, and roughly 30 minutes later a drone spotted Kinsey deep in a dark, swampy area.
He was carrying his 2-year-old toddler and 10-month-old infant at the time.
Police video shows Kinsey struggling through the marsh, falling multiple times and dropping the children into standing water.
At one point, police say he left the 2-year-old behind and continued with the infant before falling again.
Officers eventually reached the children and got them out safely.
Both were taken to a hospital for treatment and have since been released.
Police say Kinsey showed signs of impairment and later admitted he had been drinking.
They also say he was driving with a suspended license.
He was arrested and hit with a slew of charges, including two felony counts of negligent child abuse with great bodily harm.
Police described the area as swampy marshland where alligators are known to live.
