A Surf rescue caught on video in Solana Beach,CA - Now featured on CBS 8

[jeff29902]

Great job! 

[flickaflemyet]

A true hero .

[bikerjet]

Best vid I've watched on youtube in a long while. A true hero and gentleman. Wish there were more like you. Well done and tons of respect to you for such a selfless act.

[95efren]

nicee vid!!

reat jobb alsoo

[hawaiinguy12]

Dial 911 for emergency? Uhhh last time i checked phones arent waterproof

[supermec131]

@hawaiinguy12

You checked a long time ago.

And I think he meant for the people on the OUTSIDE.

Jerk.

[Hunter69D]

Most heroes simply do what they think any one else would do, the right thing.

It is sad so many ignored her for so long. But people like you give me hope for humanity. I tip my hat to you in respect. -signed another lifeguard

[wrybread]

Why do you say "never take things into your own hands"? If you see someone in danger and you can help, and there's no other help around, I think you absolutely *should* take things in your own hands. I'm glad not everyone shares your philosophy on that one.

[jedwards1975]

snorkel in solana beach?? Hhahahahahahahah!!

[McDreamyFultonMD]

what the fuck just happened here??

[MYSOCALLEDLIFE]

Basically an elderly woman tried to snorkel and was weighted down with all her gear and started to struggle. This video shows B.Smith rescue here on his long board.

[MyReincarnation]

Much respect man. Its good to see people do the right thing.. the thing others are to ignorant to do. -from a lifeguard

[PillBoxable]

This is how it should be...true watermen with their eyes open, good job

[MYSOCALLEDLIFE]

Thanks for that - actually many other surfers and beach goers ignored the struggling woman and when we pulled her out it was clear we did the right thing - she would have died.

But Brendan did catch her out of the corner of his eyes and was brave enough to take action.

The lifeguards were alerted and came in with paramedics and all turned out for the best.

[Blooperization]

@MYSOCALLEDLIFE

It is scary when something happens people just stand there, watch and do nothing. All you have to do is tell the lifegaurd. You are not doing CPR. BTW was this real or a set up. Good job for doing the right thing if it was fake or real.

[camdavis33]

what happend? just a fool paddling out and then back in and another fool hobbling up some stairs

[MYSOCALLEDLIFE]

There was a woman struggling out there to far to swim back as it turns out she was snorkeling and was around 70+ years old. She had been out there for hours and that's when we took action and pulled her in. The life guards came in with paramedics and brought her to the hospital.

[MPwaterman]

Great rescue! Awesome job to those involved in the rescue effort. Especially great for an off duty rescue! Good on you!

[sbinsdca]

This looks fake.

[motivebrendan]

nope not fake, my brother was with me getting ready to film the sunset when we noticed the woman way offshore. She was older and weak from drifting out there for a long period, fox news and the local san diego news covered the story the following day - not fake, we were just there at the right time and she needed help.

[MYSOCALLEDLIFE]

Yea not fake and the lady lived.I am sure she will be back out there with her flippers and all.

[pitbull65]

way to go dude good on ya

[hajqbvii]

...truly a very 'Cool Dude'...and vid!

[markoskvariemai]

gj guys

[MarijuanaMuscle]

Damn!This person put a lot of effort into this. Reward them by watching this!

[FATMIME]

Amazing! Way to go!

[motivebrendan]

Luke my brother thanks for posting the video. I'm just glad we were there to help the lady out. If you were not on the beach making sure i was OK swimming out there this could have been bad.

[MYSOCALLEDLIFE]

Brendan - I know - We almost did not notice the lady and I am glad we did and that you made it out to her before it was too late.

I have lots of emails from back home in New York and everyone is happy to see that east coast saved the day :-)

-Luke

[lmt479]

hey Luke & Brendan

Mom told us of your bravery and paying it forward - I think I can speak for all the Anthony's when i say YOU ROCK!

[motivebrendan]

thanks cuz! good to see you online.

[MYSOCALLEDLIFE]

Thanks for the support -- By the time the 911 call was made the swimmer was on shore - there is little doubt that she would not have lasted long. Also there is a time towards the end where the camera was in the water submerged in my suit as I grabbed the long board as Brendan pulled the swimmer to the stairs. Then there was a team of professional life guards and Paramedics at the house to make sure she was ok - this was not on caught on video.