Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=Awx2P6XsoTX Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rookie lifeguard speaks out after dramatic water rescue [eAfAd0eeejI] Health Updated on August 12, 2026 EDT — Published on August 12, 2026 EDT Sixteen-year-old rookie lifeguard Ryder Williams is speaking out after rescuing a 10-year-old boy amid dangerous ocean conditions in Santa Cruz. Surrounded by treacherous waves, Ryder refused to let the boy go, ultimately saving his life. Ryder's dad says heroism is in his son's DNA. DL6Z87Mpry3 aGH8Kki4klf JiWMkvYXJSo ajmE9iN3NTZ VwuSUjEp7JO dIWgbAd4P8F 8LBr6pNyZo6
Sixteen-year-old rookie lifeguard Ryder Williams is speaking out after rescuing a 10-year-old boy amid dangerous ocean conditions in Santa Cruz. Surrounded by treacherous waves, Ryder refused to let the boy go, ultimately saving his life. Ryder's dad says heroism is in his son's DNA. DL6Z87Mpry3 aGH8Kki4klf JiWMkvYXJSo ajmE9iN3NTZ VwuSUjEp7JO dIWgbAd4P8F 8LBr6pNyZo6