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Coast Guard swimmer, 24, rescued 16 people from Pacific Ocean
Original: Coast Guard swimmer, 24, says he fought waves and darkness to rescue 16 people from Pacific Ocean
A 24-year-old Coast Guard rescue swimmer says he battled heavy waves and darkness to pull 16 people from the Pacific Ocean. The account, reported by the New York Post, describes the difficulty of the overnight rescue in rough conditions. The daring nature of the rescue and the swimmer's youth have drawn attention.
Why now: The dramatic account of a young swimmer saving 16 lives in dangerous conditions is inspiring wide interest.
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- Coast Guard swimmer, 24, says he fought waves and darkness to rescue 16 people from Pacific Ocean · New York Post
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