Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=MITaT63A2s6 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rookie lifeguard speaks out after dramatic water rescue [sUD1SStnlUa] Health Updated on August 09, 2026 EDT — Published on August 09, 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. S6KMSQlAj2A PRqWcE38DSN OO6r3kfqVnw sJ6Q7TSYNFn gkpoXgmfKSk
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. S6KMSQlAj2A PRqWcE38DSN OO6r3kfqVnw sJ6Q7TSYNFn gkpoXgmfKSk