Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=ckpMSRADa4d Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rookie lifeguard hailed after dramatic rescue of boy caught in powerful waves [qZVCafdNxG4] 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 dvF2LtbPFah izwz0rObHLO 6x55m1a4dA5 yMzG0CIB6vW
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 dvF2LtbPFah izwz0rObHLO 6x55m1a4dA5 yMzG0CIB6vW