GREENWICH, Conn. (WTNH) — An off-duty police officer rescued an infant and a toddler from a pond on Friday afternoon after their stroller tipped over and slid down an embankment.

Around 4 p.m. Friday, Greenwich police say a Stamford resident was walking with her 13-month-old, six-week-old, and dog at Greenwich Point. Police say the woman was pushing her children in a double stroller near the northeast corner of Eagle Pond on the causeway when she stopped to talk with a friend. The stroller, which police say was placed on even ground, suddenly tipped over and slid down an embankment.

The stroller slid seven feet down the embankment where it hit a large rock and the two baby carriers were dislodged. The two children went in opposite directions in the water.

Officer Tommy Heustis, who was off-duty at the time and at the pond, dove into the water. He grabbed the six-week-old, passed the infant to the mother, and then got the 13-month-old.

Police say three other bystanders helped the mother and children.

The mother and children were taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure. Police say all three are unharmed and have gone home.

“We are most grateful of the keen observation and quick action of Officer Tom Heustis, which averted what could have been a most serious disaster,” said Jim Heavey, Greenwich Chief of Police.