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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.
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Dog!!
David Coffee, the 72-year-old surfer who rescued a father and son in New Smyrna Beach.
Good guy.
Dude.
New good friends.
Good on ya Bro! Surfers probably rescue more swimmers from tough conditions than lifeguards every year.
Well done!
Great story. Feminized MSM usually tamps the lid down on positive men stories.
He did battle some humongous waves.
He looks like a greying Johnny Ramone had he lived to that age.
Pics?
All I need is some tasty Waves
A Cool Buzz and I’m Fine.
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Spicolli
Looks a lot like my 76 year old surfer neighbor!
God put him there for a reason.
Correct.
72 is looking younger every day.
“Coffee, 72, became aware of calls for help and spotted the pair grappling with the powerful current.“
The entire planet knows that you cannot beat a rip current; that you cannot beat moving water and yet it seems everyone who gets caught in a rip current starts screaming and flailing.
Hubby just turned 72 and ppl always think he looks like he’s late 50s. Not sure if he could pull off what this guy did but he could definitely give it a try.
Out of the sun and/or lots of exercise?
Awesome!
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