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Dallas father ‘forever grateful' for son's rescue from pounding California surf
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Hallie Golden | The Associated Press and Alicia Barrera , as published by NBC DFW
· July 30, 2026
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Key takeaway The boy's father, who lives in Dallas, expressed gratitude for the rescue.
A dramatic rescue occurred off the California coast, involving a 10-year-old boy from Dallas. The boy's father, who lives in Dallas, expressed gratitude for the rescue. The boy was swept into the ocean by powerful swells at a beach in Santa Cruz, California.
A teenage lifeguard risked their own safety to save him. Further details about the rescue are available from the source, including an account from the boy's father, who was not present at the scene but learned about the incident from his son.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 30, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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