DURING his holiday on the Costa Blanca, Private Josué David Lozano Parra of the Army’s 11th Extremadura Brigade became a true local hero by rescuing several people from drowning. The incident took place on a busy beach in Orihuela where two young children were caught in a strong current. Without hesitation, Private Lozano dove into the water. He reached the children and guided them toward an approaching lifeguard. Whilst this was happening, two more people had entered the water in a bid to help the children but they soon found themselves in trouble due to the same current.
Once again, Private Lozano stepped in, helping them safely reach the shore. Like something out of a movie, just when it seemed that everyone was safe, Private Lozano then noticed two more people in distress, the eldest son and the mother of one of the children that he had already rescued. The son had lost consciousness but was brought to shore with the help of a human chain which was formed by other beachgoers. The mother, however, was still stranded and exhausted so Private Lozano entered the water once more to bring her back to safety. Using the last of his energy, Private Lozano managed to get the mo-
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ther out of danger. The Army has expressed great pride in soldiers like Josué David Lozano Parra, “whose selflessness and courage” they say “reflect the best of military values.” Drowning deaths on beaches are exhibiting
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a concerning trend of occurring outside the traditional summer season in Spain. What makes this particularly alarming is that these deaths are happening during a time when beach rescue services are often not yet operational.
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A genuine holiday hero Costa Blanca South • Issue No. 2042 • 22 - 28 August 2024
Private Josué David Lozano Parra of the Army’s 11th Extremadura Brigade.
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