Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://gographicsoutput.com/video/5O9flFl8AFB.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter 16-Year-Old Lifeguard Saves Boy from 10-Foot Waves 🌊 [3pgfMKMGb8b] Health Updated on August 08, 2026 EDT — Published on August 08, 2026 EDT Did you know a 16-year-old lifeguard just got invited to the White House? 🇺🇸 Meet Ryder Williams, a first-year California State Parks lifeguard who dove into massive 8-to-10-foot waves at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz to save a 10-year-old boy. The heart-stopping rescue was captured on video by bystander Scott Vander Dussen and went viral across social media. President Trump invited Ryder and his family to the White House to receive a "High Civilian Honor" for his bravery. Despite being battered by wave after wave, Ryder never let go. He's the best of America. 🌊🦸 👇 What would you do if you saw someone in danger? Comment below! 🔔 Subscribe to @DidYouKnow for more inspiring stories! #DidYouKnow #RyderWilliams #TeenHero #Lifeguard #SantaCruz #Shorts #Viral UDrtUKR4MeC rSHyaop2SoX h0a6Nh8q4Vj YHVEQV2Ld2b 193rRoYE9Xw 3Pq8q94SL2q
Did you know a 16-year-old lifeguard just got invited to the White House? 🇺🇸 Meet Ryder Williams, a first-year California State Parks lifeguard who dove into massive 8-to-10-foot waves at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz to save a 10-year-old boy. The heart-stopping rescue was captured on video by bystander Scott Vander Dussen and went viral across social media. President Trump invited Ryder and his family to the White House to receive a "High Civilian Honor" for his bravery. Despite being battered by wave after wave, Ryder never let go. He's the best of America. 🌊🦸 👇 What would you do if you saw someone in danger? Comment below! 🔔 Subscribe to @DidYouKnow for more inspiring stories! #DidYouKnow #RyderWilliams #TeenHero #Lifeguard #SantaCruz #Shorts #Viral UDrtUKR4MeC rSHyaop2SoX h0a6Nh8q4Vj YHVEQV2Ld2b 193rRoYE9Xw 3Pq8q94SL2q