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Teen Santa Cruz lifeguard speaks out about viral rescue of 10-year-old boy

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Monday, August 3, 2026 12:19AM
Santa Cruz lifeguard speaks out about viral rescue of 10-year-old boy
The 16-year-old lifeguard who was captured on camera pulling a young boy to the shore off the coast of California over the weekend is speaking out for the first time.
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