HCSO(@HCSOSheriff):A veteran who answered the call to serve needed someone to answer his. #teamHCSO did. On October 30, 2026, at approximately 5 p.m., deputies responded to the area near Van Dyke Road to search for a veteran who had fled on foot after expressing thoughts of suicide. Deputies located the man deep inside a wooded swamp, standing in the water. They spoke with him and made sure he knew he was not alone. He was safely brought out and connected with the care he needs. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or call the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay at 211.

2026.10.31 19:30

A veteran who answered the call to serve needed someone to answer his. #teamHCSO# did. On October 30, 2026, at approximately 5 p.m., deputies responded to the area near Van Dyke Road to search for a veteran who had fled on foot after expressing thoughts of suicide. Deputies located the man deep inside a wooded swamp, standing in the water. They spoke with him and made sure he knew he was not alone. He was safely brought out and connected with the care he needs. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or call the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay at 211.