WATCH: 16-year-old lifeguard rescues a drowning little boy who was being swept away by powerful waves in California. Absolute hero.
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Jul 27, 2026 · 6:16 PM UTC

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Man--Name this kid and set up a Go Fund Me. I want to send him a bonus! Job well done.
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All the guys who thought they could help... Unless you are a trained lifeguard DO NOT attempt to help as the other lifeguards will likely have to pull your ass out of the water instead of helping the primary lifeguard.
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Replying to @annamlulis
Sixteen SIX - TEEN Well done, young man!
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The way that kid was able to stay so calm after getting crushed by wave after wave
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Replying to @annamlulis @Kimsparrow13
The big question is who the heck would let a little boy play in those waves
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Replying to @annamlulis @TristinJohn_
Man was this stressful to watch! I can’t imagine what it was like to actually be in that moment! God Bless that young man and God Bless the other men that tried to help!
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16 and he held it DOWN!!
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Men like this should be in charge of everything
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Replying to @annamlulis @BobbyBGood
White people things.
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(July 27, 2026) Santa Cruz, California - Dramatic California beach rescue caught on video as powerful surf, rip currents hit coast The dramatic rescue at Seabright State Beach on July 25. cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/new…

Dramatic California beach rescue caught on video as powerful surf, rip currents hit coast

A dramatic rescue at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz is highlighting the dangers of powerful surf and rip currents along the California coast this week.

cbsnews.com
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Holy cow that's a crazy rip current!
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Men are great
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Amazing! This kid has a bright future, whatever career path he ultimately decides to take
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hero
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🙌🙌🙏🙏
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New definition of Alpha Chad just dropped
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A hero also was the first man to jump in to help
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Gotta arrest these parent's...
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This is so heroic
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One of the best uses of our tax dollars is a 16 year old, with training, and his/her innate ability to risk their life to save another. Good job!
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Replying to @annamlulis @hughhewitt
Who the fuck is even getting in the water with waves like that?
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Is this toxic masculinity? Or white privilege? I know it’s always one of them, but I get them confused sometimes.
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Replying to @annamlulis
Anyone who has been to a California beach knows this happens everyday and these lifeguards are all badasses!
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I was caught in that undertow at ocean beach, once, not fun, my uncles saved me.
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Courage and stregnth - wonderful qualities, sorely unappreciated today.
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This young Lifeguard needs a medal from the President and a part in the next Baywatch movie.
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That “gorilla grip” through wave after crushing wave is next-level. 16-year-old State Parks lifeguard Ryder Williams at Seabright Beach, Santa Cruz held on tight while the ocean tried everything to take the kid. Boy was checked by paramedics and walked away fine one of 25+ rescues that day. Absolute legend.
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That kid is a fkn badass. Well done, American.
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Who fucking looks and that and says “I think Ill go for a swim”
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Dolphin offers a fish to a sailor after being freed from a net
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What the fuck are the bitches behind the camera laughing at?
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Were the black flags out? That’s some seriously insane surf why anyone would be permitted to go in is baffling
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/Where the hell are all of the other live guards -- watching this video for more two minutes and not one other red is on site.
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he should get a presidential medal of some sort
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