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A rare September nor’easter is expected to intensify off the Mid-Atlantic coast later this week and could bring heavy rain, gusty winds and rough seas to millions along the East Coast; the exact impacts depend on how close the storm tracks to the coast, with forecasters noting September storms are unusual.
In Dana Point, California, homeowners are installing costly rock walls to hold back the sea as erosion and higher tides threaten properties, sparking a tug-of-war with the California Coastal Commission over private beachfront rights and the search for long-term coastal protection solutions.
The father of a boy rescued from pounding California surf says he’s beyond grateful to the teenage lifeguard who pulled him from danger, underscoring coastal hazards and the bravery of young rescuers.
A 13-year-old Australian boy, Austin Appelbee, swam about 2.5 miles through rough seas and then ran roughly a mile to rescue his family who had been swept out to sea, an hours-long feat that has him hailed as a hero.