Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=QetPlup1RMa Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rookie lifeguard speaks out after dramatic water rescue [XmglvF9Enm0] Health Updated on August 08, 2026 EDT — Published on August 08, 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. GyfnwDwqjoI e1s4bZxhdG9 XzQZFvKccKC FJnYm1Ahhyi 4kJgYGBLlPz NMxSfqulRt4
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. GyfnwDwqjoI e1s4bZxhdG9 XzQZFvKccKC FJnYm1Ahhyi 4kJgYGBLlPz NMxSfqulRt4