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Heroic Santa Cruz, California teen lifeguard Ryder Williams who saved child recognized by President Trump at White House
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· August 17, 2026
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Key points Further information about the rescue and the meeting can be found through ABC7 News, a local news source in the San Francisco area. The 16-year-old was involved in a rescue effort in the California surf.
A teenage lifeguard from Santa Cruz, California, has been recognized for a heroic act. The 16-year-old was involved in a rescue effort in the California surf. Details of the incident are limited, but it is known that the lifeguard's actions were seen as heroic.
The lifeguard met with a high-ranking government official on Monday. This meeting was a recognition of the lifeguard's bravery.
Further information about the rescue and the meeting can be found through ABC7 News, a local news source in the San Francisco area.
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Category: local Published: August 17, 2026 Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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