Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=ePC5z7U5BeD Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter ‘I love what I do: Lifeguard behind Santa Cruz beach rescue releases statement [kYHpPF50PzA] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT Ryder Williams, 16, thanked his fellow lifeguard for helping him in the rescue, noting the “waves were pushing so hard”. Alyssa Goard reports. Stay connected with NBC Bay Area online: Bluesky: WhatsApp: Download our mobile app: On iOS: On Android: Watch our 24/7 streaming channel: Sign up for our newsletters: #lifeguard #santacruz #bayarea #rescue DUmjNziDqjn bNDTSQVnlKb Y9TCp7Hg61H gc0DEFzEIS3 v9xd76ZzaIV MdFSdXEyfmq
Ryder Williams, 16, thanked his fellow lifeguard for helping him in the rescue, noting the “waves were pushing so hard”. Alyssa Goard reports. Stay connected with NBC Bay Area online: Bluesky: WhatsApp: Download our mobile app: On iOS: On Android: Watch our 24/7 streaming channel: Sign up for our newsletters: #lifeguard #santacruz #bayarea #rescue DUmjNziDqjn bNDTSQVnlKb Y9TCp7Hg61H gc0DEFzEIS3 v9xd76ZzaIV MdFSdXEyfmq