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Ever since she was a little girl, Toni Watanuki of Unit 15 knew she was destined to be a lifeguard. Watanuki has been a water safety officer at Hanauma Bay for the past three years.

Her journey began with the junior lifeguard program, where she found inspiration from her instructors—especially the trailblazing women who helped pave the way for future female lifeguards. Her words of wisdom to other young girls interested in ocean safety is to “just do it—and keep trying!”