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Apr 29, 2023 inhistory

Vancouver's first lifeguard, Joe Fortes, is pictured here in 1905 at English Bay beach. Fortes is officially credited with saving 29 swimmers from drowning on his watch.

Vancouver's first lifeguard, Joe Fortes, is pictured here in 1905 at English Bay beach. Fortes is officially credited with saving 29 swimmers from drowning on his watch.

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