Heroic 16-year-old lifeguard rescues child from monster surf in heart-stopping video
- A 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old boy struggling in powerful surf at Seabright State Beach near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk over the weekend. Video captured the dramatic effort.
- Massive swells pounded the shoreline, contributing to at least 25 rescues across Santa Cruz County as beach visitors faced high rip tide risks and 3- to 6-foot waves with sets reaching 7 feet.
- Video showed the lifeguard battling powerful waves to reach the child, with a second lifeguard joining the effort to bring the swimmer safely to shore. Other beachgoers also assisted.
- Paramedics evaluated the boy at the beach before releasing him to his parents. Lifeguard supervisor Byran Kine of Santa Cruz State Parks noted the surf remains "really, really strong" even for trained rescuers.
- Dangerous surf conditions are expected to continue through Wednesday as officials advise caution for all beach visitors. Santa Cruz lifeguards require more than 80 hours of marine safety training to handle such hazards.
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Teen lifeguard in dramatic rescue of child in monster surf
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