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Teenage Lifeguard Fights Intense Waves to Bring Boy to Safety
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- A teenage lifeguard at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz, California, heroically rescued a young boy from violent waves, repeatedly pulling him from the water despite being submerged multiple times.
- The rescue was captured on video, showing bystanders rushing to help and culminating in applause as the lifeguard and another person brought the boy safely to shore.
- Tom Gill, president of the United States Lifesaving Association, praised the lifeguard's calm and effective response, noting the rescue relied almost entirely on human effort rather than equipment.
- The incident occurred amid a summer of dangerous coastal conditions in California, which have led to several drowning deaths, including two college students near Santa Cruz and a young girl at Laguna Beach.
- The viral video caught the attention of President Trump, who expressed a desire to honor the teenage lifeguard at the White House.
