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WATCH: Trump congratulates Santa Cruz lifeguard
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· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The lifeguard was caught on camera saving a 10-year-old boy from rough waves in the Pacific Ocean. A 16-year-old lifeguard from Santa Cruz has been recognized by President Donald Trump for a heroic act.
A 16-year-old lifeguard from Santa Cruz has been recognized by President Donald Trump for a heroic act. The lifeguard was caught on camera saving a 10-year-old boy from rough waves in the Pacific Ocean.
The rescue took place last month, and President Trump congratulated the lifeguard on Monday. Details of the incident and the congratulatory message are available from KTVU FOX 2 News.
Further information about the rescue and the recognition from President Trump can be found through the news source, which has footage of the incident and the congratulatory message from the President.
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Category: local Published: August 17, 2026 Source: KTVU FOX 2 News Reading time: 1 min
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