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An 11-year-old boy, Nathaniel Rai, nearly drowned off Santa Cruz and was saved by 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams; after the rescue went viral, Rai celebrated his birthday, and Williams was honored by President Trump during a White House Oval Office visit.
President Trump met with Ryder Williams, a 16-year-old lifeguard who saved a child from dangerous Santa Cruz surf after video of the rescue went viral, praising the teen in the Oval Office and noting the rescued boy, Nathaniel Rai, was also acknowledged; Williams said his act could inspire others to look out for people around them.
A 16-year-old lifeguard rescued 10-year-old Nathanial Rai during a Santa Cruz coast incident, and Trump invited them to the White House, praising the teen as a hero and quipping that he might not have acted the same. The viral rescue has sparked discussion about designating lifeguards as first responders and related training and protections.
A vehicle drove off a seaside bluff on West Cliff Drive near Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz early Thursday, killing a UC Santa Cruz student who was trapped inside the submerged car; another occupant escaped with minor injuries. Rescue teams pulled the woman from the vehicle, but lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful. The crash is under investigation by the Santa Cruz Police Department, and UCSC says it is providing support resources to the campus community.
A 10-year-old boy, Nathaniel Rai, nearly drowned in Santa Cruz's monster surf until 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams pulled him from the water; after the dramatic rescue, the Rai and Williams families formed a close bond, with talk of White House recognition for Ryder and plans to meet in person, as they also connect over shared interests and charitable work.
A 16-year-old lifeguard saved 10-year-old Nathaniel Rai after he was pulled under by rip currents off Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz. Nathaniel hesitated to swim but was urged by a woman, tripped, and went unconscious as powerful waves rolled in; Ryder Williams waded through the dangerous surf to pull him out, with bystanders and another lifeguard assisting. Nathaniel survived and expressed gratitude to the lifeguard, while his father praised the rescue and Trump floated giving Ryder a civilian honor at the White House.
Two 17-year-olds were arrested in Ceres in connection with a shooting near Santa Cruz's Beach Boardwalk that caused a large police response; five shots were fired in a parking lot across from the Boardwalk, but no injuries or active threat were reported, and the investigation is ongoing.
A 16-year-old lifeguard saved a 10-year-old boy from dangerous rip currents and 4–6-foot waves at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz; the rescue, captured on video, earned viral attention and praise from the boy's father, with talk of a White House civilian honor for the teen, while witnesses say the effort extended beyond the clip and weekend rescues continued along the coast.
As a heatwave draws more people to the coast, Santa Cruz lifeguards logged 34 rescues and nearly 5,850 preventative contacts over a weekend as sneaker waves and dangerous rip currents persisted; officials say most drownings occur at unguarded beaches, urge beachgoers to stay near lifeguard towers and call 911 if needed, and remind the public that the viral Seabright rescue underscores the sea’s unpredictability (the incident also drew a White House invitation for the 16-year-old lifeguard).
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.
A 16-year-old lifeguard at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz sprinted into 10-foot waves to pull 10-year-old Nathaniel Rai from the ocean, with a second lifeguard and bystanders helping; the dramatic rescue was captured on video and drew praise from the boy’s father, Sumit Rai, while President Trump floated honoring the lifeguard with a high civilian award and a White House invitation (not officially confirmed yet). Nathaniel was released after medical evaluation with no serious injuries but is dealing with psychological trauma from the ordeal.
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.
A 16-year-old Santa Cruz lifeguard dives into 10-foot surf to rescue a 10-year-old boy at Seabright Beach, aided by another lifeguard and bystanders; the boy suffered no serious injuries but faces psychological effects, and his father in Dallas expressed deep gratitude, hoping to thank the rescuer. The dramatic rescue video drew wide attention, including a mention of President Donald Trump.
A 16-year-old Santa Cruz lifeguard, Ryder Williams, leapt into rough Seabright Beach surf to pull 10-year-old Nathaniel from dangerous waves; video of the rescue circulated as the boy’s father, Sumit Rai, calls the survival a miracle and notes others struggled to reach the child. Ryder returned to duty after the save, with his family and community praising him, and President Trump later announced Ryder would receive a high civilian honor at the White House.
A 16-year-old California State Parks lifeguard, Ryder Williams, saved a limp 10-year-old from pounding sneaker waves at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz. The dramatic rescue, captured on video and shared on social media, went viral and drew praise from beachgoers and even President Trump, who reposted the clip. Williams, in his first summer on the job, and a second lifeguard brought the boy safely ashore with no serious injuries. Officials note the summer has been busy for California lifeguards, with thousands of rescues amid heat waves and dangerous surf.