Unguarded beaches have just become a little safer with the succesful testing of a pair of automated airborne lifeguards.
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Prototype This: Flying Lifeguard
Unguarded beaches have just become a little safer with the succesful testing of a pair of automated airborne lifeguards.
Added: Dec 17, 2008
Views: 14729 Views
Runtime: 03:23
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