Aaron Harris
New Zealandrescue workerMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Aaron Harris is a retired surfman who spent 22 years in the U.S. Coast Guard, experiencing the toll of wave impacts firsthand. After retirement, he began to struggle with panic attacks and other mental health issues, which led him to speak out about the dangers faced by boat crews and the need for acknowledgment of potential brain injuries resulting from their service.
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Aaron Harris, who was a surfman for 22 years, started to struggle with panic attacks and was diagnosed with a brain injury.
Rescue boat crews showed signs of brain injuries, but the US Coast Guard wasn’t lookingThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-08-04
New Zealand· 2026-08-04
