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Bystander video shows teen lifeguard's dramatic ocean rescue

Bystander video shows teen lifeguard's dramatic ocean rescue
BBC World Tuesday 28 July 2026, 21:09 UTC 1 min read
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The 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old boy from a beach in Santa Cruz, California after the boy had been swept offshore.

The 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old boy from a beach in Santa Cruz, California after the boy had been swept offshore.
Santa Cruz (LOCATION) California (LOCATION)
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