Press Secretariat: Civil Protection lifeguards rescued a person under the influence of alcohol who was caught in a rip current at San Blas beach, La Libertad Costa
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La Unidad de Guardavidas de @PROCIVILSV realizó un rescate profundo en playa San Blas, La Libertad Costa. Se trató de una persona bajo los efectos del alcohol y que fue sorprendida por una corriente de retorno.— Secretaría de Prensa de la Presidencia (@SecPrensaSV) · Nov 1, 2026 · 08:27 (El Salvador time)
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According to the Press Secretariat, Civil Protection lifeguards rescued a person under the influence of alcohol who was caught in a rip current at San Blas beach, La Libertad Costa.
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