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4 lifeguards, good Samaritan honored for rescuing unresponsive 80-year-old at Hialeah public pool
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Rubén Rosario , as published by WSVN 7 News
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The city's recreation department chief expressed pride in the individuals' dedication and expertise.
City officials in Hialeah held a ceremony to recognize the actions of several individuals. These people played a crucial role in helping an elderly man at a public pool. The man was unresponsive while swimming and received assistance before rescue crews arrived.
The group of people honored included lifeguards and a bystander who assisted. They were praised for their actions and training. Further details about the recognition ceremony and the incident are available from the city.
The city's recreation department chief expressed pride in the individuals' dedication and expertise. Their actions were seen as heroic and appreciated by the city.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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