Fire and police units responded just after 9:32 pm to reports that a man had stopped his car approximately 1/4 mile from the beach on Seola Lane s.w. and then stripped naked, walked to the water and began swimming.

This according to a neighbor who witnessed the events.

The emergency crews rescued the man from the water and the neighbor reported the man was shivering violently.

He was secured and taken away in an ambulance.

His car was towed.

We will follow up with the official report when it becomes available.