A Florida deputy and a stranded motorist are counting their blessings after being sucked into a storm drain, swept under a highway and shot out the other side during heavy rain on Friday.

TITUSVILLE, Fla. – Police are investigating the drowning of a man Saturday in Titusville. **Water rescue** reported someone in the water in distress. — Titusville Fire Dept (@TitusvilleFire) May 2, 2020The man has been identified as Garrett Starr, 20, of Titusville. Witnesses reported seeing Starr call for help and go underwater at about 1:30 p.m., officials said. This incident remains under investigation by the Titusville Police Department, officials said.