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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Amelia Neath

HISTORICAL FACTS: Marine veteran heroically rescues swimmer caught in rip current | History Defined

Stephen Houser/YouTube

A Marine veteran saved the life of a man who was being swept under by a rip tide current at Long Beach Island by using his surfboard as a life raft.

Stephen Houser, 35, was filming a YouTube video in the waves when he saw swimmer Gabe McCabe being dragged under by the strong currents. Video footage showed Mr McCabe was able to cling onto Mr Houser’s board, and then brought him back to safety.

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