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Meet the kid surfer who dodged the whale By Leo Smith | This week in Coast Lines: Eleven-year-old surfer Liam Lawless knew just what to do when he saw the whale heading for him. Plus, Huntington Beach mourns the loss of a beloved surfer to brain cancer. And a former Soviet sub may be pulling up anchor after two decades in Long Beach. Here’s what’s happening along the Southern California coast. | | 11-year-old boy talks about his encounter with a gray whale Even in the world of viral videos, this one stood out: a gray whale swimming under and through a lineup of surfers at Doheny State Beach. It was shocking to see the whale. It was equally surprising that most of the surfers seemed not to notice it. Only one swimmer felt compelled to paddle quickly out of its way. That surfer, 11-year-old Liam Lawless, shares his story of that once-in-a-lifetime moment. Read the story. | Obituary: Mike Fisher was inspiration to Huntington surf community Mike Fisher wasn’t alone in his battle with brain cancer. The Huntington Beach surfer was so loved and respected that friends rallied to “Save Mike’s Head” when he was first diagnosed a decade ago. “I really loved his spirit,” said Andy Verdone, his former surf coach at HB High, after hearing of Mike’s passing on Saturday. “I think Mike touched so many and made so many people happy. I know he inspired me." Read the story. | | Ex-Soviet sub may be leaving its Long Beach home A former Soviet submarine that has been anchored alongside the Queen Mary in Long Beach for 21 years may soon be on the move. The nearly 50-year-old rusty vessel, which used to be open to visitors, is up for sale. Read the story. | What else? A Seal Beach surfer and 3 buddies have taken matters into their own hands when it comes to eco-friendly food packaging. Read the story. A landslide has closed a portion of a popular San Clemente Beach trail. Read the story. Spearfishing club members bond while learning how to cook their catch. Read the story. | | Remember when? Hobie Alter is often credited with bringing surfing and sailing to a wider audience. It all started in the 1950s, when he began shaping boards in his parents’ Laguna Beach home. Read the story. |
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