NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 3, 2026Miami-Dade
California State Parks lifeguard rescues child from surf at Seabright State Beach
A 16-year-old California State Parks lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old child from dangerous surf conditions at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz County. The rescue occurred during a high surf advisory, with waves reaching up to 10 feet.
Read the full story at WSVN 7 MiamiWhy It Matters
The incident highlights the ongoing risks of s and s for beachgoers and the role of state-employed lifeguards in managing public safety during hazardous weather.
Key Facts
- A 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old child at Seabright State Beach on Saturday.
- The rescue occurred during a high surf advisory with waves reaching 10 feet.
- Santa Cruz District lifeguards performed 34 rescues over that specific weekend.
- California State Parks employs approximately 600 seasonal and 70 permanent lifeguards.
- State Park lifeguards perform an average of 10,000 rescues annually.
- The National Weather Service issued a Beach Hazards Statement for the Bay Area and Central Coast through Saturday.
- President Trump publicly invited the lifeguard and the rescued child to the White House.
Who's Mentioned
locationSeabright State Beach“Site of the rescue in Santa Cruz County”personNathaniel Rai“10-year-old child rescued from the water”personRyder Williams“16-year-old rookie lifeguard who performed the rescue”other34“Number of rescues performed by Santa Cruz District lifeguards that weekend”personAaron Bohnen“Lifeguard who assisted in the rescue”organizationNational Weather Service“Issued a Beach Hazards Statement for the region”organizationCalifornia State Parks“State agency responsible for beach safety and lifeguard employment”other10“Age of the rescued child and height of waves in feet”personSumit Rai“Father of the rescued child”other15“Distance in yards from the lifeguard tower”personDonald Trump“President who invited the lifeguard and child to the White House”