Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://gographicsoutput.com/video/SSkcBSgGtbC.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter teen lifeguard risks his life to save child from powerful waves shorts [CPxVU5wqrQX] Health Updated on August 06, 2026 EDT — Published on August 06, 2026 EDT a 16-year-old rookie lifeguard has been praised for his bravery after rescuing a 10-year-old boy from powerful waves at seabright state beach in santa cruz, california. ryder williams rushed into 8-to-10-foot surf after the child was swept around 15 yards offshore. video captured the dramatic rescue as williams held onto the boy through the pounding waves before another lifeguard helped bring him safely back to shore. the child was later reported to be safe, with no serious injuries. the rescue has since received national attention, with president donald trump inviting williams and his family to the white house. trump said he plans to honour the teenager with what he described as a “high civilian honor.” #ryderwilliams #lifeguard #rescue #santacruz #california #seabrightbeach #oceanrescue #hero #bravery #donaldtrump #whitehouse #news #worldnews FHjeZv2t1cU UEo0V4WPya1 ZR54W82DzTW AMhnRWKwzYs
a 16-year-old rookie lifeguard has been praised for his bravery after rescuing a 10-year-old boy from powerful waves at seabright state beach in santa cruz, california. ryder williams rushed into 8-to-10-foot surf after the child was swept around 15 yards offshore. video captured the dramatic rescue as williams held onto the boy through the pounding waves before another lifeguard helped bring him safely back to shore. the child was later reported to be safe, with no serious injuries. the rescue has since received national attention, with president donald trump inviting williams and his family to the white house. trump said he plans to honour the teenager with what he described as a “high civilian honor.” #ryderwilliams #lifeguard #rescue #santacruz #california #seabrightbeach #oceanrescue #hero #bravery #donaldtrump #whitehouse #news #worldnews FHjeZv2t1cU UEo0V4WPya1 ZR54W82DzTW AMhnRWKwzYs