Huntington Beach lifeguard rescues alleged drunk swimmer

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- A lifeguard jumped off the Huntington Beach pier Sunday to save an alleged drunk swimmer who refused to get out of the water.

The rescue occurred around 3:15 p.m. Police say the man was trying to swim around the pier and was eventually arrested for public intoxication.

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