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Legendary Gold Coast lifeguard Warren Young announces retirement after 47 years – ABC News
Warren Young has saved the lives of “countless” beachgoers for close to half a century. The chief lifeguard is hanging up his speedos — but he can still “outswim…
After saving the lives of beachgoers for 47 years, Gold Coast chief lifeguard Warren Young has announced his retirement.
Key points:
- Warren Young has led the Gold Coast’s surf lifeguards for almost 50 years
- He has announced his retirement after being named the city’s Citizen of the Year
- Mayor Tom Tate has praised Mr Young’s years of dedication
It comes after Mr Young was named the Gold Coast’s Citizen of the Year at a ceremony on Thursday night.
“It’s been a great journey for me and I’ve always had…
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