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Teen lifeguard Ryder Williams finalizing plans for White House visit
nypost.com • • nation
Key Points:
- Sixteen-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams, who heroically saved a drowning 10-year-old boy at Seabright Beach, has been contacted by President Donald Trump’s staff for a potential White House visit and civilian honor.
- The rescue, captured on video and widely shared, involved Ryder battling 8-to-10-foot waves to save Nathaniel Rai, who had blacked out in the water; Nathaniel is expected to fully recover.
- Ryder’s father, retired firefighter Shane Williams, expressed pride in the recognition but emphasized the family’s desire to return to normal life as Ryder prepares to start high school and play water polo.
- The family has not confirmed travel plans or whether Ryder will reunite with Nathaniel, with updates to come through California State Parks.
- The rescue occurred amid a busy day for Santa Cruz lifeguards, who performed 34 rescues, highlighting the challenging conditions on that day.
