Joven salvavidas invitado a la Casa Blanca tras rescate en Santa Cruz

Joven salvavidas invitado a la Casa Blanca tras rescate en Santa Cruz

La Casa Blanca informó que el de 16 años Ryder Williams fue invitado a la residencia presidencial para recibir una condecoración civil tras rescatar a un niño de 10 años en la playa Seabright State de Santa Cruz, California. Williams, integrante del programa de Guardias Jóvenes del Departamento de Parques del condado de Santa Cruz, sacó al niño del fuerte oleaje; después fue atendido por paramédicos y reunido con su familia. El video del rescate obtuvo atención nacional y las autoridades de rescate elogiaron la acción, señalando que fue su primera intervención oficial como salvavidas.

Actores

Ryder (16-year-old lifeguard) child (boy) paramedics Ryder's mother Santa Cruz County Parks Department's Junior Guards program

Ubicaciones

Santa Cruz, California, United States

Artículos

2 de agosto de 2026
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Teen lifeguard Ryder Williams finalizing plans for White House visit
Teen lifeguard Ryder Williams finalizing plans for White House visit

nypost.com • 2 de ago 01:51

Sixteen-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams, who saved a 10-year-old boy from a sneaker wave in California, has been invited by the White House for a visit and a civilian honor.

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1 de agosto de 2026
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Teen lifeguard reveals near-death battle to save boy from crushing California waves
Teen lifeguard reveals near-death battle to save boy from crushing California waves

New York Post • 1 de ago 21:10

Sixteen-year-old Ryder Williams recounted the July 25 rescue of 10-year-old Nathaniel Rai from 8-10-foot waves at Seabright State Beach, highlighting the challenges and teamwork involved.

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Dad speaks out after 16-year-old rescues unconscious boy in viral rescue
Dad speaks out after 16-year-old rescues unconscious boy in viral rescue

Fox News • 1 de ago 21:06

A 16-year-old lifeguard saved a 10-year-old boy who was swept into the surf at Seabright State Beach in California, prompting calls for official recognition.

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30 de julio de 2026
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Father of boy rescued from California surf ‘forever grateful’ to teen lifeguard
Father of boy rescued from California surf ‘forever grateful’ to teen lifeguard

The Guardian • 30 de jul 15:04

A 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old boy swept into the ocean by strong waves at Seabright Beach, Santa Cruz, and the rescue video later drew national attention.

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Father of boy rescued from pounding California surf says he is beyond grateful to teen lifeguard
Father of boy rescued from pounding California surf says he is beyond grateful to teen lifeguard

NBC News • 30 de jul 11:11

A 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old boy who was pulled into the ocean by sudden waves at Seabright Beach, and the child's father expressed deep gratitude.

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29 de julio de 2026
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How teen lifeguard rescued boy from Santa Cruz surf
How teen lifeguard rescued boy from Santa Cruz surf

San Francisco Chronicle • 29 de jul 19:30

A teenage lifeguard rescued a boy caught in strong surf at Seabright State Beach, drawing praise from rescue officials and a pending White House honor.

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‘I’m super proud of him’: father of teen lifeguard recounts dramatic ocean rescue
‘I’m super proud of him’: father of teen lifeguard recounts dramatic ocean rescue

The Guardian • 29 de jul 10:01

Sixteen-year-old Ryder Williams saved a 10-year-old boy swept offshore at Seabright Beach, marking his first official rescue as a California state parks lifeguard.

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28 de julio de 2026
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Trump invites teen lifeguard to White House after rescuing boy from massive Santa Cruz waves
Trump invites teen lifeguard to White House after rescuing boy from massive Santa Cruz waves

ABC7 Los Angeles • 28 de jul 20:31

A 16-year-old lifeguard who saved a boy from strong waves at Seabright State Beach was invited by the president to the White House and offered a civilian honor.

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California teen lifeguard's rescue gets Trump's attention
California teen lifeguard's rescue gets Trump's attention

KCRA • 28 de jul 19:52

A 16-year-old lifeguard saved a 10-year-old boy from dangerous surf at Seabright Beach, prompting President Donald Trump to suggest a White House honor.

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Heroic Santa Cruz lifeguard rescue of young boy
Heroic Santa Cruz lifeguard rescue of young boy

KTVU • 28 de jul 13:21

A lifeguard, aided by nearby beachgoers, pulled a boy to safety after a sudden swell at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz, with no injuries reported.

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Wild video shows heroic lifeguards rescuing boy from rough surf at popular tourist beach
Wild video shows heroic lifeguards rescuing boy from rough surf at popular tourist beach

KOMO • 28 de jul 12:00

Two lifeguards saved a boy swept by strong waves at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz, part of roughly two dozen rescues prompted by high surf and hazardous ocean conditions.

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Teen lifeguard rescues child from dangerous waves at Santa Cruz beach
Teen lifeguard rescues child from dangerous waves at Santa Cruz beach

Fox News • 28 de jul 02:06

A teenage lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old boy from strong surf at a Santa Cruz beach, with the child later examined by paramedics and reunited with his family.

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