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Heroic rookie Santa Cruz lifeguard in viral video describes ocean rescue
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Amy Larson , as published by KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the rescue and Ryder Williams' story are available from local news sources, including KRON4.
A recent ocean rescue in Santa Cruz has garnered significant attention, including from President Donald Trump. The rescue was carried out by a 16-year-old rookie lifeguard. The lifeguard, identified by California State Parks officials as Ryder Williams, is still in high school.
His actions during the rescue saved a child's life and were captured in a video that has gone viral online. Further details about the rescue and Ryder Williams' story are available from local news sources, including KRON4.
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Category: parks Published: July 30, 2026 Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) Reading time: 1 min
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