Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=9RHJaCEVEhe 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 [wPHlZMuprc0] Health Updated on August 09, 2026 EDT — Published on August 09, 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 NMnlpnObhf1 OVU4nJsFT70 ld9MgodsAfI RcdOasu54KH B9LMkvgxK2Q wIjMQh2otuk
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 NMnlpnObhf1 OVU4nJsFT70 ld9MgodsAfI RcdOasu54KH B9LMkvgxK2Q wIjMQh2otuk