Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=6ad2jFLMN3d Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Hero lifeguard who saved boy off Santa Cruz coast speaks out [ZoHl7Ds1die] Health Updated on August 12, 2026 EDT — Published on August 12, 2026 EDT Ryder Williams, the 16-year-old lifeguard credited with saving a boy off California’s Santa Cruz coast is speaking out for the first time. Williams says he was at the waterline when he saw a child lose his footing. The father of the boy rescued tells NBC News he is eternally grateful to Williams. NBC News’ Liz Kreutz has the story. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day, click here: » Subscribe to NBC News: » Subscribe to Here's the Scoop podcast: » NBC News App: » Breaking News Alerts: » Visit NBCNews.Com: » Find NBC News on Facebook: » Follow NBC News on Twitter: » Follow NBC News on Instagram: #Hero #Lifeguard #SantaCruz 4s7oRj3GPVx oEo2y4fomE0 CCHyP9zFV26 vsx8tS91lzH
Ryder Williams, the 16-year-old lifeguard credited with saving a boy off California’s Santa Cruz coast is speaking out for the first time. Williams says he was at the waterline when he saw a child lose his footing. The father of the boy rescued tells NBC News he is eternally grateful to Williams. NBC News’ Liz Kreutz has the story. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day, click here: » Subscribe to NBC News: » Subscribe to Here's the Scoop podcast: » NBC News App: » Breaking News Alerts: » Visit NBCNews.Com: » Find NBC News on Facebook: » Follow NBC News on Twitter: » Follow NBC News on Instagram: #Hero #Lifeguard #SantaCruz 4s7oRj3GPVx oEo2y4fomE0 CCHyP9zFV26 vsx8tS91lzH