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Heroic rookie Santa Cruz lifeguard in viral video describes ocean rescue

Heroic rookie Santa Cruz lifeguard in viral video describes ocean rescue
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SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KRON) -- A 16-year-old rookie lifeguard's heart-pounding ocean rescue in Santa Cruz saved a child's life, went viral online, and even caught the attention of President Donald Trump. California State Parks officials confirmed to KRON4 that the young lifeguard's name is Ryder Wi...

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