16-year-old lifeguard's dramatic Santa Cruz rescue goes viral
TL;DR
A 16-year-old lifeguard at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz sprinted into 10-foot waves to reach a limp child swept out to sea; with the help of a second lifeguard they pulled the boy to shore and reunited him with his parents, and the rescuers say they’re grateful for the opportunity and proud of the action that’s now viral.
- 'Rookie' lifeguard reflects on saving child from pounding surf in viral rescue The Washington Post
- Teenage Lifeguard Fights Intense Waves to Bring Boy to Safety The New York Times
- Hero teen lifeguard speaks out about viral rescue of 10-year-old boy abcnews.com
- ‘I love what I do': Lifeguard behind Santa Cruz beach rescue releases statement NBC Bay Area
- ‘Dad, I drowned’: Father recounts son’s rescue in viral video | Elizabeth Vargas Reports Yahoo
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