Huntington Beach lifeguard, 17, takes second place at world bodysurfing finals

A Huntington Beach teenage lifeguard has proven to be one of the best bodysurfers in the world.
Michelle Urkov, 17, recently returned from Australia, where she took second place in the International Bodysurfing Association World Tour finals May 8, an event that drew the best 48 men and 24 women bodysurfers from around the world to compete.
Ukrov entered the event in the trials, meaning she had to earn her spot into the main competition. She had two mid-range results in the qualifying events lead