Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=L7O2R4bCItL Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rookie lifeguard hailed after dramatic rescue of boy caught in powerful waves [wVZGLqUFHQb] Health Updated on August 10, 2026 EDT — Published on August 10, 2026 EDT A video of 16-year-old rookie lifeguard Ryder Williams rescuing a 10-year-old boy from powerful waves in Santa Cruz, California, has gone viral. 🌊🛟 The dramatic rescue has earned widespread praise, with President Donald Trump reportedly inviting Williams to the White House to receive what he called a "High Civilian Honour." #BreakingNews #Hero #Lifeguard #California #NewsUpdate jd6gVWy3O8U uFQrMx5Yydr acCUFGT2yLN Mis75nrJmBl v19jUpk0w7y I0k0CxEpWVz bmv4mpY4Aw8 zoTLv4OuoBw
A video of 16-year-old rookie lifeguard Ryder Williams rescuing a 10-year-old boy from powerful waves in Santa Cruz, California, has gone viral. 🌊🛟 The dramatic rescue has earned widespread praise, with President Donald Trump reportedly inviting Williams to the White House to receive what he called a "High Civilian Honour." #BreakingNews #Hero #Lifeguard #California #NewsUpdate jd6gVWy3O8U uFQrMx5Yydr acCUFGT2yLN Mis75nrJmBl v19jUpk0w7y I0k0CxEpWVz bmv4mpY4Aw8 zoTLv4OuoBw