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A dangerous day at Orange County beaches turned deadly Friday afternoon. Lifeguards have made dozens of rescues in the surf that’s pounding south-facing beaches. The waves have been more than 20 feet ...

Yet, we ocean lovers don't give up so easily, we stay watchful and we stay on it. Such is the case of Orange County surfer + surf photographer duo Tyler Gunter and Kalani Cummins. They suffered ...