Newport Beach Lifeguard Commended For ‘Heroic’ Rescues Of 2 Teens From Unexpectedly Powerful Waves

NEWPORT BEACH (CBSLA) — A Newport Beach lifeguard is being called a hero after performing two “extremely difficult, back-to-back rescues in high surf conditions” last week.
Sean Richards was commended for his actions on Friday, when Newport Beach was hit by powerful waves that flooded the Balboa Peninsula and destroyed a boat.
At 4 p.m. Richards had spotted two teenage swimmers in distress from the A Street lifeguard tower near the Balboa Pier, Newport Beach spokesman John Pope