Lifeguard Ben Carlson’s death guides Newport Beach crew
Ben Carlson a longtime Newport Beach lifeguard died after a wave struck during a rescue near the Wedge area his colleagues describe his training and readiness to respond to dangerous surf and many years of service. Carlson born July 2 1982 grew up in Rancho Cucamonga and surfed since youth earning All-America water polo honors at Riverside City College before returning to lifeguard duty each summer. His colleagues note the dangers of the tumultuous sea and the autopsy awaits toxicology results as investigators seek the cause of the fatal drowning.
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Intense surf tests Laguna guards during peak three day run
Lifeguards in Laguna Beach saved 948 people over three days amid brutal surf. Carlson repeatedly jumped into the surf to assist body surfers near 16th Street as currents swept swimmers toward boats. Divers later found Carlson’s body between 27th and 28th streets around 7:45 p.m. The incident capped Laguna’s busiest three days in 29 years, leaving crews numb and saddened.
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Ben Carlson Scholarship Fund Initiated by NBOLA
Newport Beach Ocean Lifeguards Association starts a scholarship fund in Ben Carlson's honor to aid current seasonal lifeguards with educational goals. Donations to NBOLA Ben Carlson Scholarship Fund should be mailed to Newport Beach Fire Department Attn NBOLA P.O. Box 1768 Newport Beach CA 92658.
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Newport Beach lifeguard rescues rise from 8–10 yearly in 1920s to 3811 in 2013
After launching marine safety in August 1923 lifeguards performed 8 to 10 rescues annually lasting 40 to 45 minutes each. By 2013 Newport Beach reported 3,811 rescues and 149,501 preventive actions where staff warned the public about potential dangers.
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