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'Just kept getting pulled': 10-year-old boy details harrowing Santa Cruz surf rescue
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Tiffany Liou , as published by ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the full report from ABC7 Los Angeles.
A 10-year-old boy is grateful to be alive after a harrowing experience in the surf at Santa Cruz. The boy, Nathaniel Rai, was caught in a violent rip current and pulled underwater by massive waves. Details of the rescue are limited, but it is known that a teen lifeguard played a crucial role in saving Nathaniel's life.
For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the full report from ABC7 Los Angeles . Nathaniel has expressed his gratitude for the lifeguard's actions, though much of the experience remains a blur to him. The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of rip currents and the importance of lifeguard services.
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Category: local Published: August 5, 2026 Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) Reading time: 1 min
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