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Trump Promises to Reward Young Life Saver with ‘High Civilian Honor’ After He Battled Waves to Save Child
Trump said he will bring the 16-year-old lifeguard and his family to the White House after the rescue video drew widespread praise online.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced he will invite 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams to the White House to receive a "High Civilian Honor" for rescuing a drowning boy.
- Williams performed the rescue last Saturday at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz, clinging to a 10-year-old boy while battling 10-foot waves for roughly two minutes.
- Captured by bystander Scott Vander Dussen, viral video shows the teenager repeatedly submerging to avoid waves while keeping the child safely in his grasp using his training.
- Shane Williams, the teen's father, said the family is "really proud" of the "amazing kid," noting Williams simply wanted to work hard and serve his community.
- This intervention was one of approximately 25 rescues carried out by lifeguards along the Santa Cruz County coastline that day as dangerous swells and rip currents struck the area.
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'Truly the best of America': Viral lifeguard rescue sparks overwhelming praise — and a White House honor
On Saturday, a 10-foot shore-break wave slammed into Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz, California, and pulled a young boy under the water. A 16-year-old lifeguard went in anyway — a decision that, within days, would land him an invitation to the White House.The footage runs about two minutes: the young boy disappearing under whitewater, the lifeguard disappearing with him, both surfacing again — still together — before going under once more.'…
·Irving, United States
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The incident was videotaped, and the young man has since been invited to the White House.
A 16-year-old lifeguard comes to the rescue of a ten-year-old when he threatens to drown.
·Berlin, Germany
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