Crime & Safety

19-Year-Old Rescues Swimmer Trapped In Rip Current At Hampton Beach

Bezanson paddled 200 yards off the shore to get to the woman struggling to stay afloat.

Ella Bezanson rescued a swimmer from a rip current at Hampton Beach
Ella Bezanson rescued a swimmer from a rip current at Hampton Beach (CBS)

July 27, 2023

HAMPTON BEACH, N.H. - A 19-year-old woman came to the rescue after she saw two swimmers caught in a rip current at Hampton Beach on Saturday.

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Ella Bezanson was vacationing with family when she saw the two people struggling in the water. Bezanson, a nursing student, grabbed a boogie board and ran into the water.

"I was really freaking out, honestly," said Bezanson. "It was really scary but all I could think about was I just need to get to the girl first because I need to save her, I'm right there."

Find out what's happening in Hampton-North Hamptonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.


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