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Hurricane-fueled swell sparks 34 Santa Cruz beach rescues, including child
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Madilynne Medina , as published by SFGate - Bay Area News
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The rough surf was fueled by a hurricane, resulting in 34 rescues.
A significant number of rescues took place at a Santa Cruz beach due to large waves. The rough surf was fueled by a hurricane, resulting in 34 rescues. Among those rescued was a young boy, saved by a teenage lifeguard.
The lifeguard, who is 16 years old, helped a 10-year-old boy in distress. Further details about the rescues and the conditions at the beach are available from local news sources, including SFGate.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 28, 2026 ·
Source: SFGate - Bay Area News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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