Florida surfer, 72, rescues father and son from rip current

A 72-year-old surfer is being hailed as a hero after rescuing a father and son from dangerous waters off New Smyrna Beach.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. - A 72-year-old surfer is being hailed as a hero after rescuing a father and son from dangerous waters off New Smyrna Beach.

What we know:

On August 26, David "Bean" Coffee said he went out to surf as usual. The 72-year-old said he’s been surfing since 1965.

There were a few other surfers out near Marianne Clancy Park when he first arrived, but they soon left. Not long after, Coffee said he heard screams in the distance.

"I started hearing two people screaming for their lives… "Help! Help! Somebody help me! There’s got to be somebody – help!" Coffee recalled. "I’m right here, the

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