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Teen lifeguard who saved boy at beach in Santa Cruz to meet with President Trump
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Victoria Meza , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· August 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The lifeguard, who is 16 years old, made headlines for a rescue at a beach in Santa Cruz.
A young lifeguard from the area is set to meet with a high-ranking government official. This meeting is scheduled to take place at a prominent government building in the nation's capital. The lifeguard, who is 16 years old, made headlines for a rescue at a beach in Santa Cruz.
The rescue effort was captured on video and has been widely viewed. The government official has taken notice of the lifeguard's actions and plans to recognize them with a notable award. Further details about the meeting and award are available from NBC Bay Area.
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Category: local Published: August 16, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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