Teen lifeguard saves child from giant waves; Trump announces high civilian honour

3 min readNew DelhiJul 29, 2026 10:57 AM IST The incident took place last Saturday when a boy, believed to be around 10 years old, was dragged into the ocean by strong waves.A teenage lifeguard from California is set to be recognised by US President Donald Trump for risking his life to save a young boy from drowning in rough surf. The 16-year-old’s daring rescue at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz was caught on camera, and the footage has since spread widely across social media. “We’re going to bring this heroic young man, and his family, into the White House with, perhaps, the boy he saved, to give him a High Civilian Honor. Very brave, he deserves it! President DONALD J. TRUMP,” Trump posted.Read the post: We’re going to bring this heroic young man, and his family, into the White House with