A Florida sheriff's deputy risked his life to rescue a man who was trapped in floodwaters, with both men sucked underwater into a drainage pipe, gripping video shows. 

Escambia County Deputy William Hollingsworth and the citizen in distress were carried nearly 100 feet underwater beneath a four-lane highway before resurfacing on the other side, the Escambia County Sheriff's Office said Friday.

For several days now, Escambia County has been hit with severe weather and torrential downpours, which peaked early Friday morning.

Hollingsworth was on patrol to assist stranded motorists who were caught in rapidly rising waters, the sheriff's office said. During his patrol, the deputy came across a man with a disabled vehicle. 

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Body camera footage captured the terrifying moment Hollingsworth was caught by the floodwaters mid-rescue and dragged underwater through a drainage pipe by the side of the road.

For nearly 30 seconds, roaring water drowns out all other noise as Hollingsworth appears to tumble through darkness. By some miracle, he and the man in distress resurfaced on the other side of the highway, where the drainage pipe had an outlet.

Video shows Hollingsworth immediately rushed to the other man's aid once he was able. "You okay, buddy? Can you believe what just happened to us?" the amazed and terrified deputy exclaims. 

He tells the man to breathe and helps him to his feet. "I almost died," the shocked citizen says. 

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Hollingsworth was able to help the man to safety and called other police officers for assistance. The man who was in distress thanked the officers profusely.

"When I came out, you were right there," he tells Hollingsworth. 

The Escambia County Sheriff's Office said the footage is an example of the "exceptional courage displayed by the men and women of law enforcement every day." 

Many Facebook users commented on the sheriff's office statement, praising the valor of the deputy and thanking the police for risking their lives to keep citizens safe.

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"This is an outstanding show of courage," one user wrote. "From one law enforcement officer to another; you are the example of what protect and serve means … I salute you." 

"God Bless this Officer and the guy he saved. Deputy Hollingsworth thank you for such a Selfless Man you are," another user wrote. 

There were at least 349 rescues from flooding in Escambia County overnight Thursday, local station WEAR reported. Escambia County deputies rescued 269 people from flooding at Forest Creek Apartment complex in West Pensacola. 

Videos showing vast numbers of Protestants and Catholics protesting an L.A. Dodgers baseball game that included a presentation honoring an activist LGTBTQ group drew massive support from many on social media Friday.

Conservative lawmakers, commentators and influencers praised the demonstrators on Twitter for taking a stand against the perceived anti-Christian display that was taking place at the nearby Dodger Stadium. 

Prominent users claimed the demonstration was "one of the "best things I’ve seen happen this year" and proof that "the world is over the woke agenda."

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The demonstrations occurred Friday night, in a parking just outside of the sports venue during the L.A. Dodgers’ annual Pride Night. In addition to the Dodgers’ game against the San Francisco Giants, the evening’s festivities including a ceremony honoring a group of drag queens and activists called "The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence."

The group has described themselves as a "leading-edge Order of queer and trans nuns," a clear spin on Catholic nuns and religious orders. 

News that the L.A. Dodgers would be honoring the LGBTQ group with a Community Hero Award sparked outrage prior to the event, with several Christian groups insisting that honoring a group accused of blatantly mocking Christ and Christians, particularly Catholics, was inappropriate.

Even an outraged Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., sent a letter to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred expressing his disapproval for the event. 

The backlash initially prompted the Dodgers to rescind their invitation for the drag group to attend and be honored at the pride celebration, though pushback to that move, including LA Pride threatening to pull out of the Pride night, made the Dodgers reverse their decision yet again. 

The team released a statement explaining the abrupt change: "After much thoughtful feedback from our diverse communities, honest conversations within the Los Angeles Dodgers organization and generous discussions with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, the Los Angeles Dodgers would like to offer our sincerest apologies to the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, members of the LGBTQ+ community and their friends and families." 

Meanwhile, a large protest put on by religious organization Catholics for Catholics, open to anyone willing to join, happened outside the stadium. 

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Videos of the thousands of Christian protestors marching and praying outside the baseball stadium gained support outline, with many prominent conservatives expressing their pride in seeing so many Christians standing up against the team’s far left festivities.

Conservative lawmaker Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., praised the protesters, tweeting, "Seeing thousands of Christians and Catholics praise the holy name of God as they protested against the Dodger’s disgusting embrace and praise of transgender ‘nuns’ was one of the best things I’ve seen happen this year. We have had enough."

Conservative commentator Graham Allen tweeted, "The world is over the woke agenda. MASSIVE Christian groups have arrived outside Dodger stadium to PROTEST the ANTI CHRISTIAN GROUP that the Dodgers are honoring!!! WE ARE WITH YOU!!!"

Today News Africa Chief White House correspondent Simon Ateba shared video, saying, "BREAKING - SEE IT: Thousands of Catholics march towards Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, chanting ‘Save Our Children!’ as they make a visible stand for Christ."

Fox News Contributor Leo Terrell shared video and remarked, "You made a big mistake #Dodgers."

Conservative filmmaker and former U.S. congressional candidate Robby Starbuck commented, "Incredible turnout to stand up against the @Dodgers celebrating sacrilegious mockery of Jesus. We’re fighting a spiritual battle!"

Pro-life activist Lila Rose tweeted, "Thousands of Christians (Catholics and Evangelicals) are gathered outside @Dodgers stadium to peacefully protest their celebration of blasphemy. This is a spiritual battle and we do not battle against flesh and blood but powers & principalities. Fast and pray."

Fox News' Chantz Martin also contributed to this report.