Philligan
in rainbows
User ID: 58112030 United States 07/14/2014 07:31 PM
Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Tribute to Ben Carlson, a Newport Beach Lifeguard who lost his life this past week saving a drowning victim. A 15-year veteran of the Newport Beach Lifeguards last evening became the first city lifeguard to die in the line of duty.That same morning, at the dog beach at the Santa Ana River mouth, I'd wondered, with the large waves crashing into shore, why so many surfboards (and surfers) remained on the beach. Turns out there were dangerous rip-current conditions along the coast, more of which is forecasted for today. Carlson noticed a swimmer in distress in 6- to 8-foot surf and, as he is trained to do, dove in shortly before 5 p.m. Sunday. The 32-year-old lifeguard made contact with the unidentified man just as a large wave hit both. The swimmer was successfully pulled from the ocean and made a full recovery, but Carlson momentarily disappeared."The other lifeguard personnel at the scene attempted to rescue and assist Ben, but--due to the turbulent water conditions--they were unable to do so," says Jennifer Manzella, the Newport Beach Police Department spokeswoman, in a statement. "Members of the Orange County Sheriff's Department Harbor Patrol, Laguna Beach Lifeguards, State Parks personnel, and the Newport Beach Police Department helicopter joined Lifeguard and Fire staff in the search for Ben. In all, 25 individuals conducted a search in the water, supported by 30 others on shore (including City Manager Dave Kiff) and air support." Carlson was eventually located around 8 p.m. and rushed by Newport Beach paramedics to Hoag Hospital, where he died. Cause of death is presumed to be drowning, but the county coroner is conducting an autopsy to make that official. City officials say Carlson is the first lifeguard to die in the line of duty in the history of Newport Beach Lifeguards. His chief told reporters this morning Carlson will be afforded all the honors of someone who belongs to that storied "brotherhood." Pray for Us Sinners Now and at the Hour of our Death |
Philligan
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User ID: 58112030 United States 07/14/2014 07:35 PM
Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Tribute to Ben Carlson, a Newport Beach Lifeguard who lost his life this past week saving a drowning victim. Thousands Turn Out to Honor ‘Hero’ Newport Beach Lifeguard Ben Carlson, Who Drowned Saving SwimmerA city lifeguard who was hailed as a hero after he drowned saving a swimmer in distress one week earlier was honored in Newport Beach during two separate memorials on Sunday. [ link to ktla.com] Pray for Us Sinners Now and at the Hour of our Death |
Philligan
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User ID: 58112030 United States 07/14/2014 07:42 PM
Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Tribute to Ben Carlson, a Newport Beach Lifeguard who lost his life this past week saving a drowning victim. Pray for Us Sinners Now and at the Hour of our Death |
Philligan
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User ID: 58112030 United States 07/14/2014 07:49 PM
Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Tribute to Ben Carlson, a Newport Beach Lifeguard who lost his life this past week saving a drowning victim. Pray for Us Sinners Now and at the Hour of our Death |
Philligan
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User ID: 58112030 United States 07/14/2014 08:01 PM
Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Tribute to Ben Carlson, a Newport Beach Lifeguard who lost his life this past week saving a drowning victim. One more bump for this hero Pray for Us Sinners Now and at the Hour of our Death |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1097196 United States 07/14/2014 08:12 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Tribute to Ben Carlson, a Newport Beach Lifeguard who lost his life this past week saving a drowning victim. bump |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 56575385 United States 07/14/2014 08:16 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Tribute to Ben Carlson, a Newport Beach Lifeguard who lost his life this past week saving a drowning victim. How tragic. Rest in peace my Viking brother. |
Philligan
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User ID: 23565867 United States 07/14/2014 08:17 PM
Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Tribute to Ben Carlson, a Newport Beach Lifeguard who lost his life this past week saving a drowning victim. This video really moved me. Pray for Us Sinners Now and at the Hour of our Death |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 56575385 United States 07/14/2014 08:24 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Tribute to Ben Carlson, a Newport Beach Lifeguard who lost his life this past week saving a drowning victim. OMG! My husband just told me that Ben is the son of a guy we used to work with years ago. |
Philligan
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User ID: 23565867 United States 07/15/2014 07:32 AM
Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Tribute to Ben Carlson, a Newport Beach Lifeguard who lost his life this past week saving a drowning victim. Pray for Us Sinners Now and at the Hour of our Death |
Philligan
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User ID: 58112030 United States 07/16/2014 07:08 PM
Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Tribute to Ben Carlson, a Newport Beach Lifeguard who lost his life this past week saving a drowning victim. Pray for Us Sinners Now and at the Hour of our Death |
beeches
User ID: 28167778 United States 07/16/2014 07:28 PM
Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Tribute to Ben Carlson, a Newport Beach Lifeguard who lost his life this past week saving a drowning victim. He would be glad to know the man he saved did live. Liberalism is totalitarianism with a human face – Thomas Sowell |