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Video: Heroic lifeguards rescue boy from pounding California waves
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Amy Larson , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Details of the rescue are available from KTSM 9 News, which has a video of the incident.
A dramatic water rescue took place at a California beach last weekend. Lifeguards at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz sprang into action to save a boy from rough waves. The rescue occurred while crowds were gathered at the beach, enjoying the warm July weather.
Details of the rescue are available from KTSM 9 News, which has a video of the incident. The news outlet reported on the heroic actions of the lifeguards, who jumped into the water to save the boy. Further information about the rescue can be found through KTSM 9 News, which covered the story and has footage of the event.
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Category: local Published: July 28, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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