Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=4rPo74LbCsT 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 [AiKEV2rIgq0] Health Updated on August 10, 2026 EDT — Published on August 10, 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 bJb5wDBL31S MXJ9oqKPomu bj8aQlPils9 HTIsJ6AKk7Q xnnDfecxi1J Hk1X3jho37l 9KFg6REVuLw 5XnOwQQkpo3
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 bJb5wDBL31S MXJ9oqKPomu bj8aQlPils9 HTIsJ6AKk7Q xnnDfecxi1J Hk1X3jho37l 9KFg6REVuLw 5XnOwQQkpo3