Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=MuH5DRumOCE Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rookie lifeguard speaks out after dramatic water rescue [rs23V4aVmaa] Health Updated on August 10, 2026 EDT — Published on August 10, 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. n8oYMmfH9rX qoCat6VY441 KOZTmymz7ek JbCRLcmslao
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. n8oYMmfH9rX qoCat6VY441 KOZTmymz7ek JbCRLcmslao