72-Year-Old Surfer With Best Nickname Ever Pulls Off Daring Ocean Rescue

Age is truly just a number. A 72-year-old man demonstrated remarkable bravery, presence of mind, and physical fitness in rescuing a father and his son from a rip current at Florida’s New Smyrna Beach on Tuesday, according to a local outlet. While riding waves, David “Bean” Coffee, 72, became aware of calls for help and spotted the pair grappling with the powerful current. In an act of bravery, Coffee made two separate trips on his surfboard to save them. Initially, he assisted the son, who had lost his surfboard due to a snapped leash, before circling back to rescue the...