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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
National
Sam Armes

Ruby was sunbaking when she heard the call for help, and jumped into action

Rips, snags, strong currents: How swimmers can stay safe this summer

Sixteen-year-olds Ruby Woodger and Lara Kellalea were sunbaking on the shore just up from Merimbula's popular Bar Beach, when they heard screams for help from a man nearby.

While they and others rushed to help on Saturday, the man, believed to be in his 50s, became the fourth drowning death recorded across the NSW South Coast beaches this season, and summer is far from over.

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