Trump recognizes 16-year-old lifeguard for rescuing a young boy from drowning at Santa Cruz beach.
President Trump Honors Lifeguard for Heroic Rescue On August 17, 2026, President Donald Trump welcomed 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams to the Oval Office to recognize his bravery in rescuing a 10-year-old boy in Santa Cruz, California. In a meeting at the White House, President Trump spoke with Williams, who is also a lifeguard in Santa […]
Five NCAA athletes taking lifeguard jobs in Oyster Bay to prepare for college seasons
They’re now in a different role. Thanks to a group of skilled college athletes acting as summer lifeguards, thousands of swimmers in Long Island are able to stay safe while enjoying the water. Their crucial underwater efforts also play a part in enhancing their athletic performance. “We rely heavily on communication and teamwork. When one […]
Ryder Williams shares his experience of a lifeguard rescue that gained attention at Santa Cruz Beach
Teen Lifeguard Describes Heroic Rescue of Drowning Child A 16-year-old lifeguard, Ryder Williams, known for his dramatic rescue of a 10-year-old boy at Santa Cruz Beach, shared his experience in a statement on Wednesday. In his account, released by California State Parks, Williams recounted the moment he spotted the child. “While I was at the […]
Authentically the finest of America: Viral lifeguard rescue generates immense admiration and a White House recognition
A large wave, about 10 feet high, crashed onto Sea Bright State Beach in Santa Cruz, California, on Saturday. It swept a young boy into the ocean, prompting a heroic rescue by a 16-year-old lifeguard named Ryder Williams. His quick actions garnered him an invitation to the White House shortly afterward. The dramatic rescue was […]
Brave 16-year-old lifeguard shares story of thrilling ocean rescue
A 16-year-old lifeguard, recently commended by President Trump for his heroic actions at a California beach, shared his thoughts during a crucial moment amidst crashing waves. “I wasn’t going to let him go,” he stated emphatically. Ryder Williams recounted how he rescued 10-year-old Nathaniel Rye from perilous waves at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz, […]
Teen lifeguard who saved a boy at a NorCal beach also rescued others that day
A 16-year-old lifeguard, Ryder Williams, has garnered praise from President Trump after his courageous act of saving a 10-year-old boy from dangerous waves at a beach in Santa Cruz. His family has shared that Ryder, despite the sudden attention, remains humble and is eager to continue his duties at the lifeguard station. His father, Shane, […]
16-Year-Old Lifeguard Saves Child from Huge Waves at California Beach
Brave Lifeguard Rescues Boy at Sea Bright Beach A 16-year-old lifeguard from Santa Cruz, California, is being commended for his quick actions during a tense situation that could have ended badly for a child. This alarming incident took place at Sea Bright Beach when the lifeguard, known as Ryder, noticed a 10-year-old boy who had […]
Teen Lifeguard Faces Rough Waves To Rescue 10-Year-Old Boy On Film
A teenage lifeguard took a heroic stance against towering waves to save a young boy caught in distress at Sea Bright Beach in Santa Cruz, California, this past Saturday afternoon, as captured in a video from the scene. Scott Vander Dussen, a local resident, was snapping photos on the beach when he noticed the boy […]
Teen lifeguard saves child from risky waves at Santa Cruz beach
Heroic Rescue at Santa Cruz Beach A dramatic scene unfolded at a Santa Cruz beach when a young child was swept away by powerful waves, leading a teenage lifeguard to make a perilous leap into the ocean. The lifeguard, a 16-year-old high school student named Ryder, was hailed as a hero by witnesses who described […]
Lifeguard who was reportedly filmed nude in Huntington Beach locker room shares her story
A group of lifeguards has expressed their distress over being potentially filmed naked by a former park warden in a Huntington Beach locker room, announcing a lawsuit against the state on Thursday. Kevin Pearsall, aged 59 and from Long Beach, is accused of secretly capturing audio and video of employees changing in the locker room […]