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LA County lifeguards report nearly 2,000 rescues over hot weekend
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Jonathan Lloyd , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· July 27, 2026
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Nearly 2,000 people were rescued form the ocean by Los Angeles County lifeguards during a weekend of extreme heat that led many to seek relief at the beach. In a post on Instagram, Los Angeles County Lifeguards posted video of rescues and an update from the weekend. Recalls Jul 27 FDA recalls le...
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Key points In a post on Instagram, Los Angeles County Lifeguards posted video of rescues and an update from the weekend. Nearly 2,000 people were rescued form the ocean by Los Angeles County lifeguards during a weekend of extreme heat that led many to seek relief at the beach. More Local Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? Nearly 2,000 people were rescued form the ocean by Los Angeles County lifeguards during a weekend of extreme heat that led many to seek relief at the beach. In a post on Instagram, Los Angeles County Lifeguards posted video of rescues and an update from the weekend. Recalls Jul 27 FDA recalls le...
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