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Surf Instructor Saves Girl from Drowning Riptide

3/22/2026

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Story summary
  • Lucas Taub, a surf instructor, rescued six-year-old Coco Greene from a drowning riptide during a Southern California beach surf competition.
  • Taub pulled Coco Greene and her father to shore after they were swept in by the riptide.
  • Greene swallowed water.
  • Greene did not require medical attention.
  • Coco expressed a desire to return to the beach and plans to take surfing lessons from Taub.