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Teen lifeguard braves massive waves to rescue boy at Calif. beach
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Key Points:
- A lifeguard at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz, California, bravely battled massive waves to rescue a young swimmer, an intense rescue captured on video by witness Scott Vander Dussen.
- Despite bystanders attempting to help, powerful surf quickly knocked them down, with lifeguards cautioning that untrained rescues can create more victims and emphasizing the importance of professional response.
- Another lifeguard joined the initial rescuer, and together they successfully brought the boy safely back to shore after a relentless fight against the waves.
- California State Parks lifeguards reported making 34 rescues in Santa Cruz County since the weekend, highlighting the rapidly changing and potentially deadly ocean conditions.
- With strong surf expected throughout the week, lifeguards urge beachgoers to understand their limits, obey safety rules, and remain vigilant to avoid dangerous situations.
