First responders in Independence saved a boy from drowning in at a pond Thursday morning.According to information released by the city of Independence, fire crews and police were called to the property that used to house the Rockwood Golf Course on South Hardy Avenue near Westport Road around 9:25 a.m.Police said a boy who has autism headed toward the pond, which is on the property of what is now the Independence Power and Light Community Solar Farm. The bus driver called 911.The property is near two Independence School District buildings, Korte Elementary and Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School. The Independence School District said while the pond was between both schools, the child involved did not attend school in the district. "I think it's mostly adrenaline. You're wanting to help somebody. That's why you take this job," said Independence police officer Dustin Stewart.Stewart was the first person to enter the pond. The water was dark and murky. The officer said he could not see the boy anywhere. It is more than 10 feet deep in the center. Stewart said he had to rely on touch."I ended up feeling him against my leg, grabbed him and pulled him out," he said.Police said the boy was submerged about 15 feet from the shore and was blue in the face when he was pulled out. Fire and paramedics started CPR, getting his pulse. "I'm grateful. The teamwork, it saved the juvenile. That's what we come to do this job for. It's very rewarding," Stewart said.The boy is now recovering at the hospital. Stewart, who's been with Independence police for 15 years, said this was his first water rescue."This is my first time. I'm glad it turned out like it did," he said.