Lifeguard, 15, drowns saving swimmer, 32, after pair were hit by 10-ft waves in Newport
"The lifeguard had entered the water from a rescue boat around 5pm and had reached the swimmer when they were both struck by 10-foot high waves, authorities said."
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"Children can join the Newport Surf Lifesaving Club as 'nippers', age five, according to the club's website. Members aged between 13-15 are called cadets and active junior members are aged 13-15. Active senior members are over 18."
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That article has the facts wrong. The lifeguard was 32 and a 15 year veteran guard.
Thanks for the correction (not surprised to find mistakes on that website). I did wonder from his pictures.
That article has the facts wrong. The lifeguard was 32 and a 15 year veteran guard.
Thanks for the correction (not surprised to find mistakes on that website). I did wonder from his pictures.
