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Old 07-09-2012, 09:16 PM  
epitome
So Fucking Lame
 
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Originally Posted by Media_Guy View Post
He is paid to save lives. No matter what stretch of beach, if he is on or off duty.
Florida has laws about duty to rescue / render aid. Not sure what they specifically are, but I'd imagine a lifeguard would be considered to be something like an EMT and should render aid when they are aware of someone needing it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duty_to_rescue
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