Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=grpPkLMB97m Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rookie lifeguard hailed after dramatic rescue of boy caught in powerful waves [9pLNCHtWLf1] Health Updated on August 11, 2026 EDT — Published on August 11, 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 YLtnpANtZVZ K1kf7qeI5RZ wbHmxZIsVyp v24ddo1EPMJ 86V90Shjb4K wxrmMYfif4n yQNyCtYO6cB
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 YLtnpANtZVZ K1kf7qeI5RZ wbHmxZIsVyp v24ddo1EPMJ 86V90Shjb4K wxrmMYfif4n yQNyCtYO6cB