Denise Boczek helped to save Daniel F. Brown from drowning, Oxnard, California, June 22, 1989. Playing near the beach in shallow water of the Pacific Ocean, Daniel, 7, was knocked down by a wave and carried into deeper water by the current. He called for help, and a woman swam to him but was unable to make progress toward shore with him. She then called for help. On the beach nearby, Mrs. Boczek, 31, realtor, was alerted to the situation. She immediately entered the water and, despite the large waves and strong current, swam to Daniel and the woman. Taking Daniel from the woman, Mrs. Boczek swam back to wadable water, submerging en route. With difficulty, they waded through the breakers to shore. Daniel was taken to the hospital for observation, but he was not injured.
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