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LEE COUNTY, Florida ( WBBH ) -- Mia Garcia, an 11-year-old girl, reunited with Bridgett Addison, the woman who saved her from drowning at Lakes Park in South Fort Myers, days after the incident.

Just days ago, Mia's experience at the park was anything but fun as she fell into the water and couldn't get out. Bridgett Addison heard the screams for help that day and jumped in to save her.

"Thank God we are here, especially her," Addison said, reflecting on the rescue.

Even though Bridgett can't swim, she was able to help Mia out of the water. The two hadn't seen each other since that rescue.

When asked what she would do upon seeing Addison again, Mia said, "Definitely going to run up and hug her."

Moments later, she did just that, running to Addiso

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