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Heroic Santa Cruz lifeguard rescue of young boy
KTVU • • nation
Key Points:
- A dramatic rescue at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz was captured on video after heavy surf endangered a boy in the water; lifeguards and bystanders worked together to bring him safely to shore with no injuries reported.
- Photographer Scott Vander Dussen, who filmed the incident, noted the ocean conditions shifted suddenly from calm to dangerous, prompting immediate lifeguard response and assistance from beachgoers.
- Vander Dussen described the rescue as the most intense he has witnessed and emphasized the bravery of lifeguards, advocating for support of House Resolution 1188 to reclassify lifeguards as first responders.
- Over the weekend, Santa Cruz State Parks District lifeguards conducted 34 rescues and made 5,000 preventative contacts to reduce risks and ensure beach safety.
