NewsWSVN 7 News 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.
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The incident highlights the risks of coastal conditions and the role of state-employed lifeguards in performing thousands of rescues annually.
Key Facts
- A 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old child at Seabright State Beach on a Saturday.
- The rescue occurred during a high surf advisory with waves reaching up to 10 feet.
- Santa Cruz District lifeguards performed 34 rescues over that specific weekend.
- California State Parks employs approximately 600 seasonal lifeguards 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.
- President Trump publicly invited the lifeguard and the rescued child to the White House.
Who's Mentioned
locationSeabright State Beach“Location of the rescue.”personNathaniel Rai“10-year-old child rescued from the water.”personRyder Williams“16-year-old lifeguard who performed the rescue.”other16“Age of the lifeguard.”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.”organizationCalifornia State Parks“The agency responsible for lifeguard services.”other10“Age of the rescued child.”personSumit Rai“Father of the rescued child.”other15“Distance in yards from the tower where the incident began.”personDonald Trump“President who invited the lifeguard and child to the White House.”