Teen lifeguard reveals near-death battle to save boy from crushing California waves

Fuente: New York Post

The 16-year-old California rookie lifeguard whose daring ocean rescue captured national attention is revealing what was racing through his mind as he fought towering waves to save a drowning 10-year-old boy. Ryder Williams became an overnight hero after pulling Nathaniel Rai from the pounding surf at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz on July 25 — a dramatic rescue that later earned praise from President Trump, who announced the teen will receive a high civilian honor. Now, Williams is opening up about the terrifying moments when he realized the child’s life was slipping away.