Teen Lifeguard Meets President After Viral Ocean Rescue
A 16-year-old California lifeguard who saved a boy from dangerous surf met President Trump at the White House. The dramatic rescue inspired millions after the video went viral.
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Teen Lifeguard Honored at White House for Beach Rescue
A 16-year-old California lifeguard who saved a drowning 10-year-old from rough surf received recognition from President Trump at the White House. The dramatic rescue at Seabright Beach nearly cost young Nathaniel Rai his life.
Off-Duty Lifeguard Saves Three from Capsized Boat in Scotland
When a sailboat capsized off the Scottish coast, an off-duty volunteer didn't wait for help to arrive. His split-second decision to launch a small rescue boat saved three lives in minutes.
16-Year-Old Lifeguard Saves Drowning Boy in 10-Foot Waves
A teenage lifeguard refused to let go during his first-ever rescue, saving a 10-year-old boy from powerful waves at a California beach. The father calls it a miracle.
Teen Lifeguard Saves 10-Year-Old From 10-Foot Waves in California
A 16-year-old lifeguard dove into deadly surf conditions to rescue a 10-year-old boy swept into the ocean at a California beach. The dramatic rescue, caught on video, shows the teen holding tight to the unconscious child while battling powerful waves.
Teen Lifeguard Saves 10-Year-Old From Powerful California Surf
A 16-year-old lifeguard fought through crashing waves while refusing to let go of a struggling child at a Santa Cruz beach. The dramatic rescue, captured on video, has earned him an invitation to the White House.
Teen Lifeguard Invited to White House After Ocean Rescue
A 16-year-old California lifeguard who battled massive waves to save a drowning boy will visit the White House for a civilian honor. The heart-pounding rescue, captured on video, shows the teen's courage as he fought powerful surf at a Santa Cruz beach.
Teen Lifeguard Completes 5 Rescues in One California Shift
A 16-year-old Santa Cruz lifeguard who went viral for saving a drowning boy completed four more rescues the same day. The humble hero is already back on duty, while President Trump announces plans to honor his courage.
16-Year-Old Lifeguard Saves Boy from Tsunami-Like Waves
A teenage lifeguard's first year on the job turned into a heroic rescue when he dove into dangerous surf to save a 10-year-old swept away by powerful waves in Santa Cruz. Through two minutes of relentless pounding, Ryder never let go.
Lifeguard Dives Into Massive Waves to Save Drowning Boy
A Northern California lifeguard risked his life to rescue a boy being swept away by sudden massive waves at Santa Cruz's Seabright Beach. The dramatic save caught national attention and earned the hero an invitation to the White House.
Teen Lifeguard Battles Monster Waves to Save Drowning Child
A 16-year-old lifeguard refused to let go of a struggling child as massive waves in Santa Cruz repeatedly pulled them both underwater. President Trump announced plans to honor the teen hero at the White House.
Teen Lifeguard Battles Monster Waves to Save 10-Year-Old
A 16-year-old lifeguard named Ryder refused to let go of a struggling child through wave after punishing wave at a California beach. The teen's determination during the terrifying rescue has captured hearts nationwide.