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WATCH: Drowning Survivor Relives His Shocking Story

WATCH: Drowning Survivor Relives His Shocking Story

"My heart could have easily stopped."

Anonymous

Anonymous

UK coastal waters claimed the lives of 168 people last year, with a shocking 84 percent of drownings being men. We're partnering with the RNLI this summer to try and reduce these numbers.

Marcos Paz almost became a statistic when he was dragged into the sea while out for a walk but, thanks to the RNLI, was able to live to tell the tale.

This is his story.

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Topics: rnli