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Lifeguarding Since 1974

When Arthur Verge started lifeguarding here in LA, the Vietnam war was still going on. Forty three years later, he still takes his job very seriously. "We're the line between life and death," he says.

Jun 30, 2015 • 0m Listen

When Arthur Verge started lifeguarding here in LA, the Vietnam war was still going on. Forty three years later, he still takes his job very seriously. "We're the line between life and death," he says. "You've just to keep calm...even though all hell is breaking loose."

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Lifeguarding Since 1974

When Arthur Verge started lifeguarding here in LA, the Vietnam war was still going on. Forty three years later, he still takes his job very seriously. "We're the line between life and death," he says.

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Lifeguarding Since 1974

When Arthur Verge started lifeguarding here in LA, the Vietnam war was still going on. Forty three years later, he still takes his job very seriously. "We're the line between life and death," he says.

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