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72-Year-Old Florida Surfer Rescues Family From Rip Current

David "Bean" Coffee used his decades of surfing and lifeguard experience to rescue two victims from a dangerous rip current, demonstrating quick action and skill in a life-threatening situation.

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The father and son were struggling to stay afloat after being pulled into a rip current.

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72-Year-Old Surfer With Best Nickname Ever Pulls Off Daring Ocean Rescue

A 72-year-old man demonstrated remarkable bravery and presence of mind in rescuing a father and his son from a rip current at Florida's New Smyrna Beach.

·Washington, United States
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72-year-old Florida surfer rescues family from rip current

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72-year-old surfer rescues father and son caught in rip current in New Smyrna Beach - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla.(WSVN) – A 72-year-old surfer is being hailed as a hero after he rescued a father and son caught in a rip

·Miami, United States
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Surfer, 72, saves father and son caught in rip current: ‘Thank God I was there’

The father and son were struggling to stay afloat after being pulled into a rip current.

·Cedar Rapids, United States
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KCRG broke the news in Cedar Rapids, United States on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
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