HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- Saturday was tryout day for lifeguard hopefuls in Huntington Beach.
The city is looking to hire 20 strong men and women -- but they will have to prove themselves first.
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Tryouts began at 8 a.m. The performance test included three physical events: a 1,000-yard ocean swim, 500-yard ocean swim and 1,500-yard run-swim-run.
All exams took place around and through the Huntington Beach Pier. Applicants were as young as 17 years old.
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After the Saturday tryouts, the top candidates will then move on to the interview part of the process on Sunday.