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

KPRC 2 Houston By Jaimie Ding, Associated Press Oct 23, 2026 · 3:29 PM 5 min read 0 views 0 comments

24-year-old Coast Guard swimmer says he fought waves and darkness to rescue 16 people from ocean — Image: KPRC 2 Houston

A U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer spent nearly two hours in the water as his team rescued 16 survivors from a boat wreck off Mexico's Baja California coast.

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