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Lifeguard in viral Santa Cruz surf rescue gains recognition as officials highlight beach safety
The brave 16-year-old Santa Cruz lifeguard, seen in a viral video rescuing a 10-year-old boy from dangerous conditions, says he is grateful for all the accolades -- but he's also pretty stunned by it all. And with another warm and busy beach weekend approaching, the lifeguards who work with Ryder Williams are hoping all of us will heed their warnings and stay safe.
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The brave 16-year-old Santa Cruz lifeguard, seen in a viral video rescuing a 10-year-old boy from dangerous conditions, says he is grateful for all the accolades -- but he's also pretty stunned by it all. And with another warm and busy beach weekend approaching, the lifeguards who work with Ryder Williams are hoping all of us will heed their warnings and stay safe.
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According to ABC7 Bay Area’s linked report, Lifeguard in viral Santa Cruz surf rescue gains recognition as officials highlight beach safety, The brave 16-year-old Santa Cruz lifeguard, seen in a viral video rescuing a 10-year-old boy from dangerous conditions, says he is grateful for all the accolades – but he’s also pretty stunned by it all. And with another warm and busy beach weekend approaching, the lifeguards who work with Ryder Williams are hoping all of us will heed their warnings and stay safe.
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