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Marines


MCB Camp Pendleton

MCB Pendleton Seal
Oceanside, California
Official U.S. Marine Corps Website

Jul 12, 2024

Jared Ericson, a first year lifeguard who saved the lives of ten swimmers during the 2024 July Fourth Celebration at Del Mar Beach, looks through his binoculars while stationed at Guard Tower 2 at Del Mar Beach, California, July 9, 2024. Ericson and 27 other on-duty lifeguards conducted 122 saves during the July Fourth celebration. Saves are defined as the actual hands on actions taken by a lifeguard when bringing a swimmer out of a life-threatening situation while in ocean waters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

APERTURE

63/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/500

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

APERTURE

63/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/500

ISO

100