Bystander video shows teen lifeguard’s dramatic ocean rescue

Video captured by a bystander shows the moment 16-year-old rookie lifeguard Ryder Williams rescues a 10-year-old boy from the ocean at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz, California.

By the time Williams reached him, the boy had drifted about 15 meters offshore, and several beachgoers joined in the rescue. The operation took just over two minutes.

President Donald Trump has since invited Williams to the White House to be presented with his high civilian honor.