A 16-year-old lifeguard has been invited to the White House by President Donald Trump to receive a high civilian honor following a dramatic ocean rescue. Ryder Williams, a rookie lifeguard, saved a 10-year-old boy at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz, California.
Video captured by a bystander shows the moment Williams reached the child, who had been swept approximately 15 yards offshore. Several beachgoers also assisted in the rescue operation, which lasted just over two minutes. The incident highlights the bravery of young individuals and their quick actions in emergency situations.