Lifeguard Survives Great White Grab Off Scarborough Beach

TL;DR
A lifeguard at Scarborough Beach State Park in Maine was pulled underwater about 5–6 feet by a great white shark while using a rescue torpedo; he freed himself and returned to shore safely as officials briefly closed the beach and monitored ongoing shark activity in the area, with advisories urging caution and adherence to lifeguards' instructions.
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- Great white shark drags lifeguard 5 to 6 feet underwater off Scarborough Beach, officials say WMTW
- White shark drags lifeguard underwater at Maine state park Bangor Daily News
- White shark drags lifeguard underwater at Scarborough Beach WGME
- Great white shark drags lifeguard underwater at New England beach Boston 25 News
- Shark sightings prompt beach closures at Reid State Park in Georgetown, Maine WMTW
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