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Dallas boy, 10, thanks California lifeguard who rescued him from powerful waves
Summary by The Dallas Editorial Desk Jala Washington , as published by NBC5 DFW
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident, including a video of the rescue, are available from NBC 5.
A 10-year-old boy from Dallas is recovering after a near-drowning incident on a California beach. The boy, Nathaniel Rai, was swept away by powerful waves while on a family vacation. He has spoken about the ordeal, describing how he was pulled into the water and lost consciousness.
A lifeguard rescued him and brought him to shore. Further details about the incident, including a video of the rescue, are available from NBC 5. The lifeguard who saved Nathaniel has been hailed as a hero for his actions.
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Category: local Published: August 4, 2026 Source: NBC5 DFW Reading time: 1 min
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