With a little fear in their eyes and sunscreen smothered on their faces, 18 students jumped off the Hermosa Beach Pier on the last day of the Junior Lifeguards summer session. Los Angeles County junior lifeguards learn lifesaving and CPR instruction, fitness-building, discipline and ocean safety throughout the popular program. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times)Los Angeles County junior lifeguards paddle for a wave during a break. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times)A Los Angeles County junior lifeguard prepares to jump off the Hermosa Beach Pier. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times)

Source: Los Angeles Times July 16, 2021 20:05 UTC