Lifeguard battles TOWERING waves to rescue struggling swimmer

A lifeguard pulled a swimmer to shore during high surf conditions in Santa Cruz, California. Santa Cruz State Parks lifeguards said they performed at least 25 water rescues Saturday as large swells generated rough ocean conditions along the coast.

A lifeguard pulled a swimmer to shore during high surf conditions in Santa Cruz County, California. Santa Cruz State Parks lifeguards said they performed at least 25 water rescues Saturday as large swells generated rough ocean conditions along the coast.