MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. – Two people were rescued from a submerged car over the weekend in southeastern Florida .

The incident occurred after the two were hit by another vehicle, sending their car off the road and into an embankment filled with water, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.

The car became nearly fully submerged, trapping both people inside. They were able to call 911, but due to a poor connection, their call dropped before they could relay exactly where they were.

Deputies were dispatched to the general area where the victims were located. However, due to the darkness of night and the submerged car being off of the road, the deputies could not initially find the victims.

But upon rolling down their window, they were able to hear a car horn sounding off in the dist

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