Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=rXCUWdfM7lp Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rookie lifeguard hailed after dramatic rescue of boy caught in powerful waves [CYe8vQS5Jc7] Health Updated on August 08, 2026 EDT — Published on August 08, 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 dYflaRMKPOc ongvyfNKS1Z WJWSy66uRzg VpUGS3i7Exx 42MtbOU5Vev
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 dYflaRMKPOc ongvyfNKS1Z WJWSy66uRzg VpUGS3i7Exx 42MtbOU5Vev