Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about beach safety, curated daily by BrightWire.
A quick-thinking man pulled a dangerous piece of plywood bristling with long screws from the Long Beach surf before anyone could get hurt. The debris, likely from recent storm damage, was lurking just beneath the sand where beachgoers walk.
A New Jersey fire company is training with a high-tech rescue drone that races through waves at 15 mph to reach swimmers in distress. The Dolphin 3 can support up to 1,000 pounds and bring people safely to shore without risking first responders' lives.
A 19-year-old lifeguard enjoying volleyball with friends heard desperate cries and dove into dangerous currents to rescue a struggling swimmer 90 minutes after his shift ended. His quick thinking and training turned a terrifying moment into a story of perfect timing and heroism.
A 16-year-old California lifeguard who saved a 10-year-old boy from dangerous waves got to meet the President at the White House. The dramatic rescue, caught on camera, shows what happens when training meets courage.
A UK startup created a portable device that tests beach water for dangerous bacteria in 15 minutes instead of days. They're launching an app this October to map real-time water quality across Britain and the US.
When powerful waves swept a 10-year-old boy into the ocean at a California beach, 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder rushed in and refused to release his grip even as massive swells crashed over them both. The dramatic rescue, captured on video, shows what courage looks like when someone chooses to run toward danger instead of away from it.
A high-tech rescue buoy that races out to drowning swimmers at 12mph is helping North Carolina fire departments save lives without putting rescuers at risk. The device can carry two adults back to shore and requires no training to operate.
A teenage lifeguard pulled an unconscious boy from a dangerous rip current off Santa Cruz, bringing him back to life through quick action and training. The rescue reminds us that young people are stepping up as everyday heroes in their communities.
Quick-thinking bystanders pulled an 18-year-old from a lagoon and performed CPR until the teen regained consciousness. Their rapid response turned a potential tragedy into a lifesaving moment at a California beach.
Two Florida lifeguards pulled an unconscious child from the ocean and performed CPR until he started breathing again. Their quick thinking and training gave a family their son back.
When a massive wave swept a child into the ocean at Seabright Beach, one lifeguard didn't hesitate to dive into the pounding surf. The dramatic Saturday rescue, caught on video, shows what true heroism looks like.
A 16-year-old lifeguard jumped into action when dangerous waves threatened a child's life at the beach. The quick-thinking rescue shows how well-trained young heroes keep our beaches safe every day.