VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-29
“Stay high and dry, always maintain a visual of the victim, and be ready to flag down responders,”
California state parks · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-29
The agency was emphatic that bystanders who spot swimmers in distress should not attempt rescues themselves.
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