Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=mbOOw4k8kLP Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rookie lifeguard speaks out after dramatic water rescue [vOI1cTxIcmy] Health Updated on August 11, 2026 EDT — Published on August 11, 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. SkLN7oGLRmg 1qGAXoPwFkQ z8PE2KAUrMb 97vpf6Tq6kX CW731my0TRh
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. SkLN7oGLRmg 1qGAXoPwFkQ z8PE2KAUrMb 97vpf6Tq6kX CW731my0TRh