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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Gino Spocchia

Heart-stopping video shows bodyboarder saving lifeguard in surf contest

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A Brazilian bodyboarder has been hailed as a “hero” after he mounted a brave rescue attempt of an injured lifeguard on a beach in Rio de Janeiro.

The man, who was identified as Renan Souza by O Globo News on Monday, had taken part in the 2022 Brazillian Boydboarding Circuit competition on Good Friday when he decided to re-enter the waves to mount a rescue attempt.

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