Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=BZ1NdOSfMx5 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter ‘I love what I do: Lifeguard behind Santa Cruz beach rescue releases statement [WnQtofoJvYc] Health Updated on August 09, 2026 EDT — Published on August 09, 2026 EDT Ryder Williams, 16, thanked his fellow lifeguard for helping him in the rescue, noting the “waves were pushing so hard”. Alyssa Goard reports. Stay connected with NBC Bay Area online: Bluesky: WhatsApp: Download our mobile app: On iOS: On Android: Watch our 24/7 streaming channel: Sign up for our newsletters: #lifeguard #santacruz #bayarea #rescue DBFxJBrwX7x 5XazpyS1Fqd lmjXAVjTNZK pWdAYD7hq5i ZnP25a1VPzG Cm1HfuMH8nj vre9FG9mbnq wk46AwHj9Cz
Ryder Williams, 16, thanked his fellow lifeguard for helping him in the rescue, noting the “waves were pushing so hard”. Alyssa Goard reports. Stay connected with NBC Bay Area online: Bluesky: WhatsApp: Download our mobile app: On iOS: On Android: Watch our 24/7 streaming channel: Sign up for our newsletters: #lifeguard #santacruz #bayarea #rescue DBFxJBrwX7x 5XazpyS1Fqd lmjXAVjTNZK pWdAYD7hq5i ZnP25a1VPzG Cm1HfuMH8nj vre9FG9mbnq wk46AwHj9Cz