Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=e5k3XPcWSbr Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rookie lifeguard speaks out after dramatic water rescue [RGjAJvpcjIL] 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. mIfR5AXZ85L pg9OT8w4zJ7 zP9ApTGY76p A9iG5gHOfP4 GDnP0K7jMmx Ub5sOJYKSUk
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. mIfR5AXZ85L pg9OT8w4zJ7 zP9ApTGY76p A9iG5gHOfP4 GDnP0K7jMmx Ub5sOJYKSUk