Teen Lifeguard Rescues Young Boy From Dangerous Surf in Santa Cruz
A 10-year-old boy was rescued from the surf in Santa Cruz in a dramatic incident. The boy's father stated that his son believed he was going to die, and that the rescue by a 16-year-old lifeguard was extremely timely.
San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, July 29, 2026 —
A dramatic rescue unfolded in the Santa Cruz surf yesterday when a 16-year-old lifeguard saved a 10-year-old boy from the water.
The incident occurred in challenging surf conditions. The young boy was reportedly caught in a dangerous situation in the ocean.
According to the boy’s father, the child expressed profound fear during the ordeal, believing he was going to die. The father emphasized the critical timing of the rescue, highlighting the swift actions of the teenage lifeguard.
The lifeguard, whose identity has not been released, responded quickly to the emergency. The successful rescue brought the boy back to safety.
Details regarding the specific location of the rescue within Santa Cruz and the precise conditions at the time were not immediately available. Further information regarding the boy’s condition following the rescue was also not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Dustin Dorsey on abc7news.com, see more information here.
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