Press Secretariat: Civil Protection lifeguards rescued three minors (two aged 12 and one aged 9) who were trapped by the rising tide next to the estuary mouth at Metalío beach, Acajutla
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La Unidad de Guardavidas de @PROCIVILSV rescató a tres menores de edad, dos de 12 años y uno de 9, en la playa Metalío, en el distrito de Acajutla, Sonsonate Oeste. Los niños quedaron atrapados, al lado de la bocana, luego de que subiera la marea y tras cruzar hacia un paredón.— Secretaría de Prensa de la Presidencia (@SecPrensaSV) · Nov 7, 2026 · 13:24 (El Salvador time)
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According to the Press Secretariat, Civil Protection lifeguards rescued three minors (two aged 12 and one aged 9) who were trapped by the rising tide next to the estuary mouth at Metalío beach, Acajutla.
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