Teen Lifeguard's Daring Santa Cruz Rescue Draws White House Attention
TL;DR
A 16-year-old Santa Cruz lifeguard, Ryder Williams, battled 8–10 foot surf to rescue a 10-year-old boy at Seabright Beach; after multiple waves and with help from teammate Aaron Bohnen, he brought the child ashore and returned to duty. The dramatic save drew national attention and a White House invitation for Williams, and was one of several weekend rescues acknowledged by California State Parks.
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- Santa Cruz Surf Rescue: Father of boy saved by teen lifeguard says son 'assumed he was going to die' ABC7 Bay Area
- Father of boy rescued from California surf ‘forever grateful’ to teen lifeguard The Guardian
- Teenage Lifeguard Fights Intense Waves to Bring Boy to Safety The New York Times
- Father of boy rescued from pounding California surf says he is beyond grateful Yahoo
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