The Rescue Was The Headline - Ryder's Message Was The Real Story

The Rescue Was The Headline - Ryder's Message Was The Real Story After rescuing Nathaniel Rai from dangerous surf at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz, teen lifeguard Ryder Williams received praise from Governor Gavin Newsom and a planned White House invitation from President Trump. But instead of focusing on the rescue itself, Ryder used the attention to warn people about ocean conditions and rip currents—reminding everyone that lifeguards perform thousands of rescues every year.