A 14-year-old ‘guardian angel’ comes to the rescue of a paralysed surfer

When surfer Gavin is left paralysed after his board crashes down on him, teenager Oscar keeps him afloat until the Appledore crew arrive.

08 September 2026

4 minutes

This clip is from

Saving Lives at Sea—Series 11, Young Surf Hero

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