WATCH: Surfers rescue elderly man from being swept away by current

WATCH: Surfers rescue elderly man from being swept away by current

The footage was taken by drone photographer Simon Peters

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Simon Peters/Storyful/Instagram

In a terrifying moment for both the elderly man and onlookers, a surging current almost engulfed a beachgoer at Dee Why Lagoon in Sydney, Australia.

This footage was captured by drone photographer Simon Peters.

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Surfers spoke to Australian media about the incident.

Thankfully, he was saved by the surfers.

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Earlier this week in South Africa, we watched an incredible video of fishermen coming to the rescue as sharks got caught in the fishing nets.

Living along the coast ourselves, it's important to always stay informed on measures to follow when swimming in the ocean.

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If you're ever at the beach, be sure to take note of some of these important safety measures, issued by the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI).

Main image attribution: Simon Peters/Storyful/Instagram

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