Seth Beavers, a former Navy rescue swimmer, is charged with attempted murder

A security guard told Seth Beavers that the condominium pool was closed. Beavers responded by pulling the security guard into the pool. He subsequently held the security guard’s head underwater. The security guard fought back and managed to get his head above the water. However, catching his breath was temporary as Beavers placed the guard into a headlock and submerged his head again. The article identifies Beavers as a Navy Veteran who was a rescue swimmer.

From the Associated Press:

Okaloosa County sheriff’s investigators say late Friday the security guard told Seth Beavers, 33, of Mount Sterling, Illinois, that the pool at the Panhandle condo was closed and he would have to leave.

The security guard told investigators that Beavers attacked him, wrapped his leg around him and dragged him into the pool, saying he would drown him.

Beavers then held the guard’s head underwater before the guard was able to break free and get to the side of the pool, authorities said. But Beavers put him in a headlock and again pulled him underwater before he was finally freed.

The victim told investigators he cannot swim, and he feared he was going to be killed. His name was not released.

The Associated Press has the article here.

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