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Heart-pounding video shows intense waves as lifeguards rescue boy in Santa Cruz County

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Monday, July 27, 2026
Heart-pounding video shows intense rescue of boy from Santa Cruz waves
A boy was rescued by lifeguards Saturday at a Santa Cruz beach, and intense video shows them battling powerful waves while working to bring him to safety.
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  • SANTA CRUZ
  • SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
  • RESCUE
  • LIFEGUARD
  • WATER RESCUE
  • GOOD SAMARITAN
  • OCEANS
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