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Surfer Missing for over 30 Hours Rescued Alive, Dramatic Coast Guard Video Shows

A 68-year-old man was rescued after being stranded on inaccessible reefs for over 30 hours, with coordinated efforts by multiple agencies ensuring his survival.

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A U.S. Coast Guard crew on Friday rescued a 68-year-old man who had become stranded one day earlier while surfing in Puerto Rico.

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A 68-year-old surfer was found alive and in quite good health after being 30 hours lost in the Puerto Rico Sea after surfing and not being seen. The daughter of the man who was not identified made the complaint with the landlord of the AirBNB of Surfers Beach in Aguadilla. After 30 hours, the Coast Guard of United States saw a man on a reef near the beach that followed the descriptions. As it could not be reached by boat, it was lifted by helico…

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The Independent (US) broke the news in United States on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
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