Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://gographicsoutput.com/video/emb5VSP3ebS.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Viral video captures teen lifeguards dramatic rescue of a child from monster surf [6B51jL29bVD] Health Updated on August 05, 2026 EDT — Published on August 05, 2026 EDT A 16-year-old California State Parks lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old boy from massive 8-to-10-foot waves at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz. Local media quoted photographer Scott Vander Dussen, who recorded the incident, saying the ocean conditions were calm before the waves swelled significantly and crashed down, drawing the attention of people on the beach. The dramatic, viral rescue on Saturday concluded safely with no injuries. Credit: SCOTT VANDER DUSSEN/INSTAGRAM @SANTACRUZNOW/TMX e90wXhZp3V7 Znv3KW6sSsT 6j1pk8gzT16 G2nSYUxTYlh 36jeVMCQ5GV mK02LSL3gJr
A 16-year-old California State Parks lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old boy from massive 8-to-10-foot waves at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz. Local media quoted photographer Scott Vander Dussen, who recorded the incident, saying the ocean conditions were calm before the waves swelled significantly and crashed down, drawing the attention of people on the beach. The dramatic, viral rescue on Saturday concluded safely with no injuries. Credit: SCOTT VANDER DUSSEN/INSTAGRAM @SANTACRUZNOW/TMX e90wXhZp3V7 Znv3KW6sSsT 6j1pk8gzT16 G2nSYUxTYlh 36jeVMCQ5GV mK02LSL3gJr