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Coast Guard swimmer battled waves and darkness to save 16 people

Original: 24-year-old Coast Guard swimmer says he fought waves and darkness to rescue 16 people from ocean

A 24-year-old US Coast Guard rescue swimmer says he fought heavy waves and near-total darkness to pull 16 people from the ocean. The rescue is being reported by multiple outlets including the Los Angeles Times and NBC 7 San Diego, with accounts praising the swimmer's courage in dangerous night conditions.

Why now: A dramatic account of heroism during a night rescue at sea is drawing wide news coverage

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