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Surf Lifeguards honoured after large scale rescue
Surf Life Savers who rescued 10 people in a massive beach rescue have been honoured.
Surf Life Savers who rescued 10 people in a massive beach rescue have been honoured.
"Her initial response was 'thank god you guys were here, I thought I was gone'."
Remopita Pongi owes his life to a piece of driftwood and his waterproof iPhone.
Emergency service worker said it was one of the most challenging jobs of his career.
The woman was so cold she went into cardiac arrest en-route to Auckland Hospital.
"They certainly saved lives."
Emergency services were initially told people had been seen "being swept off rocks".
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Man saved partner and neighbour's son, but did not have energy left to save his own.
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"The other guy thought that he'd be a saviour and he got taken out as well".
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Surf life savers report pods of "hundreds" of bluebottles.
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The teenagers weren't wearing lifejackets when they were blown out to sea.
Beach umbrellas were used as a tent in the soaring heat to work on the injured cyclist.
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A search is underway for a fisherman who has been missing since last night.
Lifeguards are reminding people to be more responsible and pick up their rubbish.
Teen with just two months of surf lifesaving training commended after saving a life.
"When you're a lifeguard you're always a lifeguard, even when you're not on duty."
A teenage boy saved the woman trying to rescue him from drowning by letting her go.
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"Wear a lifejacket, even if you are standing on the rocks. Wear a lifejacket."
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