Teenage lifeguard rescues boy from powerful waves at California beach
A 16-year-old California lifeguard saved a 10-year-old boy from waves up to 3 meters high at Santa Cruz's Seabright State Beach on July 25.
A dramatic ocean rescue unfolded at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz, California, when a 16-year-old lifeguard pulled a 10-year-old boy from powerful surf. Footage shows the conditions worsening before the California State Parks lifeguard reached the child and brought him safely back to shore.
The incident occurred on July 25 after sudden heavy surf hit the US West Coast beach, with waves reaching up to 3 meters high. The teenage lifeguard was praised for his quick response as he entered the water in dangerous conditions. The rescue highlights the risks posed by rapidly changing conditions along the California coast, where strong surf can develop with little warning.
