California hero lifeguard speaks out: ‘I love what I do’

The 16-year-old California lifeguard who saved a young boy from drowning Saturday at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz released a statement Wednesday, saying, “I love what I do.” “I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to return the child to his family safely,” Ryder Williams said in a statement, according to the L

Ryder Williams described fighting volatile waves while holding the limp 10-year-old at Santa Cruz Beach, revealing details of the rescue seen worldwide.

President Donald Trump has invited 16-year-old California lifeguard Ryder Williams and his family to the White House after the teenager rescued a young boy from powerful waves at Seabright State Beach. Trump said Williams deserves a high civilian honour for his bravery. The dramatic rescue, captured on video, has drawn

Ryder Williams, the 16-year-old lifeguard who threw himself into giant waves this weekend in Santa Cruz to save a 10-year-old boy from drowning, is being celebrated as the hero America needed.

Ryder Williams, an even greater hero: He rescued several people before saving a child from death in California  MARCA

California lifeguard is hailed as a hero after rescuing a boy from pounding surf  Toronto Star

California lifeguard is hailed as a hero after rescuing a boy from pounding surf  AP News

The daring episode unfolded on Cypress Beach in California on Saturday, when the teenage lifeguard risked his own life to save the boy being battered by the ocean currents.