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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 20, 2026Miami-Dade

Hollywood City Commission to honor lifeguard for rescue in Aruba

The City of Hollywood will formally recognize lifeguard Marcelo Lorenzo at a commission meeting next week for rescuing three family members following a boat collision in Aruba on Aug. 13.

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Why It Matters

A local public employee is being publicly commended by city officials for life-saving actions taken while off-duty.

Key Facts

  • Marcelo Lorenzo, a Hollywood Ocean Rescue lifeguard, rescued his father, cousin, and aunt after a tube-to-boat collision in Aruba.
  • The accident occurred on Aug. 13.
  • Injuries sustained by the family included broken ribs, a lung contusion, a broken arm, and unconsciousness.
  • Lorenzo stabilized the victims in the water until emergency services arrived.
  • The Hollywood City Commission will honor Lorenzo for his actions at a meeting scheduled for next week.

Who's Mentioned

personMarcelo Lorenzo“Hollywood Ocean Rescue lifeguard who performed a rescue in Aruba.”locationAruba“Location of the boat accident.”locationHollywood“City where the lifeguard is employed.”