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Council honors lifeguards and volunteers for Christmas Day water rescue; city promotes Neighborhood Beach Watch and free CPR classes
Summary
San Clemente recognized lifeguards, off‑duty and volunteer surfers, and local first responders for a Christmas Day 2024 water rescue at T Street that revived a man with CPR and AED use; the Marine Safety division highlighted a Neighborhood Beach Watch program and upcoming free CPR classes.
The San Clemente City Council presented commendations Feb. 4 to lifeguards, off‑duty rescuers and first responders who helped save a swimmer who suffered a cardiac arrest in the surf at T Street on Christmas Day.
Chief Rod (presenting) summarized the rescue: surfers in the water first reached the distressed swimmer, called for help, and assisted in moving him to shore; lifeguards Hayden Paul…
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