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Heroic Santa Cruz, California teen lifeguard Ryder Williams who saved child recognized by President Trump at White House
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· August 17, 2026
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Key points The incident and subsequent recognition highlight Williams' bravery and quick thinking as a lifeguard, with more information on the story available from ABC7 Los Angeles. Ryder Williams, who is 16 years old, was acknowledged by President Donald Trump at the White House.
A teenage lifeguard from Santa Cruz, California, was recently recognized for his heroic actions. Ryder Williams, who is 16 years old, was acknowledged by President Donald Trump at the White House.
The recognition stems from an incident last month in which Williams rescued a child in the California surf. Further details about the rescue and the meeting with President Trump are available from the source.
The incident and subsequent recognition highlight Williams' bravery and quick thinking as a lifeguard, with more information on the story available from ABC7 Los Angeles .
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Category: local Published: August 17, 2026 Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) Reading time: 1 min
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