Who is Ryder Williams? Trump Honors Teen Lifeguard Behind Viral Rescue
Summary
President Donald Trump invited 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams to the White House to honor him for rescuing a 10-year-old boy from rough ocean water at a beach in Santa Cruz, California. The rescue was caught on video and shared widely on social media.Key Facts
- Ryder Williams is a 16-year-old lifeguard.
- He rescued a 10-year-old boy who had been swept about 15 yards into the ocean at Seabright State Beach, Santa Cruz.
- The rescue took just over two minutes and included help from other beachgoers.
- A video of the rescue was filmed by Scott Vander Dussen and went viral on social media.
- President Trump invited Ryder and his family to the White House to receive a High Civilian Honor.
- Ryder’s father, Shane Williams, expressed pride and said Ryder wants to work hard and serve his community.
- The story is still developing and may be updated later.
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