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Isle of Palms Firefighters Train in Rough Surf for Summer
Community HeroesApr 11

Isle of Palms Firefighters Train in Rough Surf for Summer

South Carolina firefighters are diving into dangerous rip currents to prepare for beach season. The Isle of Palms Fire and Rescue Department just launched its first ever comprehensive water rescue training program.

Google News - Firefighter Rescues2 min read
Miami Lifeguards Save 509 Lives in One Week
Community HeroesApr 7

Miami Lifeguards Save 509 Lives in One Week

When dangerous rip currents threatened South Florida beaches, Miami-Dade's lifeguards and rescue teams pulled off more than 500 successful water rescues in just seven days. Every single person made it home safely.

Google: rescue saves2 min read
Fort Lauderdale Rescuers Save 14 From Dangerous Rip Currents
Community HeroesApr 6

Fort Lauderdale Rescuers Save 14 From Dangerous Rip Currents

When dangerous rip currents threatened beachgoers in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday, rescue teams sprang into action and saved 14 lives. Their quick response turned what could have been a tragedy into a story of professional heroism and ocean safety awareness.

Google: rescue saves2 min read
Surfer on Vacation Saves Drowning Student at Herolds Bay
Community HeroesMar 26

Surfer on Vacation Saves Drowning Student at Herolds Bay

A Cape Town surfer on his way to a holiday grabbed his surfboard and rushed into dangerous rip currents to save an unconscious pilot student. The quick-thinking rescue, joined by other beachgoers, turned what could have been a tragedy into a story of strangers becoming lifesavers.

Google News - Good Samaritan3 min read
Pink Rescue Buoys Save 2 Teens Caught in Kommetjie Rip
Community HeroesMar 16

Pink Rescue Buoys Save 2 Teens Caught in Kommetjie Rip

A quick-thinking barista and a mystery hero used bright pink rescue buoys to save two teenagers from dangerous rip currents at a South African beach. Since 2017, these simple flotation devices have helped save 256 lives.

Google News - Good Samaritan2 min read