Teen Lifeguard Rescues 10-Year-Old From Dangerous Surf
A 10-year-old boy was dramatically rescued from powerful surf and riptides at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz, California, by a 16-year-old lifeguard. The boy's father, who was in Dallas at the time, expressed profound gratitude to the lifeguard for risking…
Houston, TX, July 30, 2026 —
A dramatic rescue unfolded at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz, California, where a 16-year-old lifeguard saved a 10-year-old boy from powerful surf and dangerous riptides. The young boy had lost consciousness in the water before being pulled to safety.
The incident occurred while the boy’s father was in Dallas. He later expressed deep gratitude to the lifeguard for his courageous actions, which involved risking his own safety to save the child.
Details regarding the exact timeline of the rescue and the specific conditions at the beach were not provided. The identity of the lifeguard and the 10-year-old boy were also not disclosed.
Story summarized from the original created by Hallie Golden, Associated Press on www.click2houston.com, see more information here.
