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72-Year-Old Surfer With Best Nickname Ever Pulls Off Daring Ocean Rescue
Daily Caller ^ | 08/29/2025 | Mr. Right

Posted on 08/29/2025 1:49:22 PM PDT by DFG

Age is truly just a number.

A 72-year-old man demonstrated remarkable bravery, presence of mind, and physical fitness in rescuing a father and his son from a rip current at Florida’s New Smyrna Beach on Tuesday, according to a local outlet.

While riding waves, David “Bean” Coffee, 72, became aware of calls for help and spotted the pair grappling with the powerful current.

In an act of bravery, Coffee made two separate trips on his surfboard to save them. Initially, he assisted the son, who had lost his surfboard due to a snapped leash, before circling back to rescue the father.

By the time emergency responders arrived, Coffee had successfully brought both individuals to safety. Thankfully, both swimmers were unharmed.

When the news in today’s world is often so negative, there is nothing better than hearing a positive story about someone who acts selflessly in the service of others.

Not only does Coffee have a fantastic nickname, but he is clearly a brave individual who is also in fantastic shape, considering his age.

Paddling on a surfboard isn’t easy, especially in rough surf, and to do it while saving a life means you must have incredible endurance and strength. That Coffee did it at the ripe old age of 72 is proof that age is just a number, and that even as you get old, you can still be a lean, mean machine.

He’s an inspiration for us all.


TOPICS: Outdoors
KEYWORDS: rescue; surfer

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To: DFG

Coffeebunga!


21 posted on 08/29/2025 3:53:30 PM PDT by P8riot (You will never know Jesus Christ as a reality in your life until you know Him as a necessity.)
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To: Jim W N

Looks pretty good for 72.


22 posted on 08/29/2025 5:15:13 PM PDT by Antihero101607
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To: DFG

That’s using the ol’ Bean.


23 posted on 08/29/2025 5:55:06 PM PDT by Libloather (Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
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To: DFG

Surfing safari
https://davidswebsite.com/fun/surfing.mp4


24 posted on 08/29/2025 7:49:36 PM PDT by minnesota_bound (Making money now. Still want much more.)
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