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Connor Hessler, the North Shores lifeguard hurt during a competition Monday night, is improving. According to Kent Buckson, captain of the North Shores Beach Lifeguards, Hessler underwent a surgery this week that went well. His injury is sparking conversation about making lifeguarding safer.

Connor Hessler, a North Shores Beach lifeguard, experienced a significant injury that was caused by diving into the ocean during a competition on Monday. Hessler is in his third summer as a lifeguard and a GoFundMe has been organized to help offset the cost of medical expenses during his treatment.