kite surfer rescues woman

A kite surfer rides the wind and waves. – Photo credit: Canva

Heroes, Joy

Olympic kite surfer stumbles upon a drowning woman while testing a new camera and saves her

Annie Reneau

1/14/2025
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026