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Video shows Hollywood lifeguard rescuing family from water in Aruba after crash
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Steve Maugeri , as published by CBS4 Miami
· August 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The incident occurred while they were vacationing in Aruba on August 11. The lifeguard, Marcelo Lorenzo, quickly responded to the emergency, rescuing his father, cousin, and aunt from the water.
A lifeguard from Hollywood sprang into action after a float carrying his family members crashed into a catamaran. The incident occurred while they were vacationing in Aruba on August 11. The lifeguard, Marcelo Lorenzo, quickly responded to the emergency, rescuing his father, cousin, and aunt from the water.
He pulled his father to safety and created a sling for his aunt's injured arm. Further details of the rescue are available, including an account of Lorenzo's thoughts and actions during the incident. The rescue effort was undertaken without the immediate assistance of other first responders.
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Category: safety Published: August 21, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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