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Dallas father ‘forever grateful' for son's rescue from pounding California surf
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Hallie Golden | The Associated Press and Alicia Barrera , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local
· July 30, 2026
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Key takeaway The boy, 10, was swept out to sea at a beach near San Francisco.
A Dallas father is expressing thanks after his son was rescued from rough waters in California. The boy, 10, was swept out to sea at a beach near San Francisco. His father, who lives in Dallas, learned about the incident after speaking with his son.
The rescue was carried out by a teenage lifeguard who entered the water despite hazardous conditions. Further details about the rescue are available from the source. The incident occurred at a beach about 60 miles from San Francisco, where powerful swells suddenly came ashore, posing a significant risk to those in the water.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 30, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local ·
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