Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=LCfdV7p6ffi Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rookie lifeguard speaks out after dramatic water rescue [tziHyVxrYsN] Health Updated on August 06, 2026 EDT — Published on August 06, 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. 95GjbWDi6ob N2EhVmmMHfH FFKmG6qw3nA DpObJ2Jmki4 g8bGHVZO6cJ
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. 95GjbWDi6ob N2EhVmmMHfH FFKmG6qw3nA DpObJ2Jmki4 g8bGHVZO6cJ