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California Coastal Trail
Newport Beach: A Lifeguard's Story
Season 1
Episode 48
Gary Conwell is a lifeguard officer for the city of Newport Beach for the past 18 years. He started off as a seasonal ocean lifeguard and moved on to supervise the rescue boat division. Find out what he loves most about the boardwalk and beach.
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