Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://realcad.org/video/?vid=OWjgbNLGLp6 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter teen lifeguard risks his life to save child from powerful waves shorts [eeb2z6LOlGD] Health Updated on August 08, 2026 EDT — Published on August 08, 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 CqsPR1vCrvg KieS6HI1ZW6 6bs4mDsCVna XYZIH1ugDwY fuUmNqvCBSj BC4B5QZIrRd
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 CqsPR1vCrvg KieS6HI1ZW6 6bs4mDsCVna XYZIH1ugDwY fuUmNqvCBSj BC4B5QZIrRd