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Bystander video shows teen lifeguard's dramatic ocean rescue

Bystander video shows teen lifeguard's dramatic ocean rescue
BBC News Tuesday 28 July 2026, 21:09 UTC 1 min read
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The 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old who had been swept offshore at a California beach.

The 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old who had been swept offshore at a California beach.
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