Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=uUXMMmUK2fo 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 [q99UXgMrDcN] Health Updated on August 08, 2026 EDT — Published on August 08, 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 D2WxJxmJGc8 jQrKUaLETpS wrVfQH0rOjP n87aCsNOJkO k5TujmtM70B jAb2JVy82kK
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 D2WxJxmJGc8 jQrKUaLETpS wrVfQH0rOjP n87aCsNOJkO k5TujmtM70B jAb2JVy82kK