A Boy Was Swept Into Powerful Surf. A 16-Year-Old Lifeguard Helped Bring Him Home
Ryder Williams, 16, and fellow lifeguard Aaron Bohnen rescued 10-year-old Nathaniel Rai from dangerous Santa Cruz surf in July 2026. A White House visit followed.
Ryder Williams, 16, and fellow lifeguard Aaron Bohnen rescued 10-year-old Nathaniel Rai from dangerous Santa Cruz surf in July 2026. A White House visit followed.