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Father of boy rescued from pounding California surf says he is beyond grateful to teen lifeguard
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Joseph Swanson , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The boy's father is grateful for the lifeguard's actions, which took place in dangerous conditions with 10 foot waves and strong currents.
A dramatic rescue occurred off the California coast, where a 10-year-old boy was saved from pounding surf by a teenage lifeguard. The boy's father is grateful for the lifeguard's actions, which took place in dangerous conditions with 10 foot waves and strong currents. The incident happened at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz, California, when the boy lost his footing in shallow water and was pulled into the ocean.
Further details about the rescue are available from the source. The boy's father, who was not present at the time of the incident, has expressed his gratitude to the lifeguard for risking his own safety to save his son.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 30, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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