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Father of boy rescued from California surf ‘forever grateful’ to teen lifeguard
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- A 10-year-old boy named Nathaniel was rescued from dangerous surf at Seabright beach in Santa Cruz, California, after being pulled into the ocean by powerful swells.
- The rescue was performed by 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams, who braved 10-foot waves, riptides, and currents to save the boy, an act praised by Nathaniel’s father, Sumit Rai.
- President Donald Trump publicly commended Williams, promising a “high civilian honor” and inviting him and his family to the White House, though the family has not yet received an official invitation.
- Nathaniel suffered no serious injuries but is experiencing psychological trauma from the incident, and his father has expressed deep gratitude toward Williams for his heroic actions.
- The rescue footage has drawn widespread attention, highlighting the risks lifeguards face and the importance of their work in ensuring beach safety.
