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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Surfer paralyzed after he dove into a wall of sand to save kid caught in California riptide

A California surfer who dove into the ocean to save a kid caught in a riptide has been left paralyzed after hitting a wall of sand.

Josh Collette, a 42-year-old father of five from San Clemente, was at Riviera Beach on August 15 with his family when he saw the child struggling in the water, according to local reports.

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