Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=GroxrnSoVbb 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 [vOvSc5B1ARY] Health Updated on August 09, 2026 EDT — Published on August 09, 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 082z96kTsVo oy8miJHnvRg VgiRzxZwTFK NIs85KXmcLI DOEWeF5kxxA
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 082z96kTsVo oy8miJHnvRg VgiRzxZwTFK NIs85KXmcLI DOEWeF5kxxA