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Who is Greg Wilfert? Maine lifeguard describes ‘frightening’ moment he was pulled underwater by shark, issues warning

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Hindustan Times30 mins ago

Greg Wilfert, 71, said that he "started swimming like hell" when a shark grabbed onto his buoy and pulled him underwater off the coast of Scarborough Beach.

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Independent World12 hrs ago

Lifeguard, 71, describes terrifying escape from shark after being dragged 5ft underwater

Greg Wilfert said he swam away from the shark fast enough that he ‘could’ve beaten Michael Phelps’

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Fox News13 hrs ago

Veteran lifeguard, 71, dragged underwater off the coast of Maine by great white shark

Greg Wilfert, a 71-year-old lifeguard at Scarborough Beach for 55 years, was dragged underwater by a great white shark while swimming near buoys.

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CBS News15 hrs ago

Maine lifeguard "started swimming like hell" when shark pulled him underwater

A lifeguard said a shark off the coast of Scarborough Beach in Maine grabbed onto his buoy and pulled him 5 feet underwater before he was able to get free.

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New York Post🏁 first to report1 days ago

Veteran Maine lifeguard says he was dragged under by great white shark in harrowing close call

The 55-year veteran lifeguard from Maine freed himself and swam to shore as fast as he could.

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