Drone saves 14-year-old from drowning in Spain
16 August 2022 |
5:37 am
A pioneering drone lifeguard service rolled out across Spanish beaches saved the life of a 14-year-old boy this month as he struggled against a powerful tide off a beach in Valencia, its operators have said.
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