Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://gographicsoutput.com/video/rtFOXVUCKZe.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Lifeguard in viral Santa Cruz surf rescue gains recognition as officials highlight beach safety [Xj8QNsSucLK] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT The brave 16-year-old Santa Cruz lifeguard, seen in a viral video rescuing a 10-year-old boy from the dangerous conditions in Santa Cruz, says he is grateful for all the accolades -- but also pretty stunned by it all. And with another warm and busy beach weekend approaching, the lifeguards who work with Ryder Williams are hoping all of us will heed their warnings and stay safe. #santacruz #lifeguards #beach #safety #rescue #abc7news qIDn0skCHdy 6BO8dExHJl2 N4Unx6EDUzg 7wkznvHMXPb tZrz74YM3ME ASQNSfn4P0n 7TKebUigBGA
The brave 16-year-old Santa Cruz lifeguard, seen in a viral video rescuing a 10-year-old boy from the dangerous conditions in Santa Cruz, says he is grateful for all the accolades -- but also pretty stunned by it all. And with another warm and busy beach weekend approaching, the lifeguards who work with Ryder Williams are hoping all of us will heed their warnings and stay safe. #santacruz #lifeguards #beach #safety #rescue #abc7news qIDn0skCHdy 6BO8dExHJl2 N4Unx6EDUzg 7wkznvHMXPb tZrz74YM3ME ASQNSfn4P0n 7TKebUigBGA