The Teen Lifeguard Hero vs. the Guy Who Just Filmed It

• 33:29Tim says he was a lifeguard for years but never got invited to the White House because he actually never saved anyone.
• 33:57People shouldn't get praised for simply doing their job well, even if the lifeguard is only 16.
• 35:07The real hero is Scott Vanderusen, the witness who stood on the beach filming two children potentially drowning instead of helping.
• 35:45If the rescue had ended in death, Vanderusen would have filmed a snuff film, which is the more important contribution than actual rescue.
• 36:58When Vanderusen claims he wasn't caught off guard, Tim points out he was filming, suggesting he had plenty of time to help but chose to record instead.
• 37:30Vanderusen essentially admits he would have gone home with footage of a dead child if the lifeguards hadn't been successful in the rescue.
• 37:55The lifeguard was just doing his job, but the camera guy provided better service because nobody would know about it without the footage.
• 38:18Tim advises that when you're out with your group, you need to decide in advance who will film and who will run into the burning building.

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