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A 10-year-old Dallas boy is speaking out after being rescued from strong currents while visiting Santa Cruz.

A 10-year-old Dallas boy was rescued from strong currents in Santa Cruz. He described the experience as harrowing, stating he 'just kept getting pulled.'

A 10-year-old boy, Nathaniel Rai, was rescued by 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams from dangerous waves at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz, California. The dramatic rescue, captured on video, gained international attention, including from President Donald Trump. Nathaniel, who does not remember the incident, expressed gratitude to Williams for saving his life.

Santa Cruz police responded to reports of shots fired in the parking lot near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The incident occurred in a high-cost rental market area.

Santa Cruz, a California beach community 90 minutes south of San Francisco, has been named the most expensive rental market in the US. The report highlights the area's reputation for surfing over glamour as a key characteristic.

Rookie lifeguard Ryder Williams recounts a terrifying ocean rescue of a 10-year-old boy in Santa Cruz, describing a near-death battle against crushing waves.

A 10-year-old boy was rescued from dangerous surf at Seabright Beach, California, by 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams. The father, Sumit Rai, expressed profound gratitude for the lifeguard's bravery in saving his son, who was later released with no serious injuries but is experiencing psychological trauma.

A 10-year-old boy was rescued from dangerous surf at California's Seabright Beach by 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams. The father, Sumit Rai, expressed profound gratitude for the rescue, which was captured on video and drew attention from President Donald Trump. The boy, Nathaniel Rai, suffered minor injuries and is recovering from the traumatic experience.

A 10-year-old boy was rescued from dangerous California surf by a teenage lifeguard, with his father expressing deep gratitude. The lifeguard, Ryder Williams, saved Nathaniel Rai after he was swept into the ocean by powerful waves at Seabright Beach, an act captured on video that gained attention from President Donald Trump.

A 10-year-old boy, Nathaniel, was rescued from dangerous surf in Santa Cruz, California, by 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams. The boy's father, Sumit Rai, expressed gratitude to Williams for risking his safety to save Nathaniel. The rescue, captured on video, drew attention, including from President Donald Trump, and the boy suffered no serious injuries.

A father expressed gratitude to a 16-year-old lifeguard who rescued his 10-year-old son from dangerous surf in California. The boy was swept into the ocean by powerful waves at Seabright Beach, and the lifeguard, despite hazardous conditions, successfully returned him to shore with no serious injuries.

A boy was rescued by a Santa Cruz lifeguard in a dramatic surf rescue captured in a viral video. The father described the emotional experience, noting his son believed he would die during the incident.

A boy was rescued by a Santa Cruz lifeguard in a dramatic viral video, with his father stating the child 'assumed he was going to die.' The family shared details of the emotional surf rescue for the first time.

Ryder Williams, a 16-year-old California lifeguard, saved a boy from drowning in Santa Cruz amid massive waves. His father, Shane Williams, described how Ryder refused to let go of the child during the rescue, which was captured on video by a bystander.

A teen lifeguard from Santa Cruz was invited to the White House after footage of them rescuing a boy from rough waves gained attention. The incident caught the eye of Donald Trump.

A 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old boy from massive waves at a beach in Santa Cruz, California. The boy was safely returned to shore with no injuries, according to the Associated Press.

Trump invited a teen lifeguard to the White House after the lifeguard rescued a boy from powerful waves at a Santa Cruz beach. The rescue involved lifeguards battling intense waves to bring the boy to safety.

Lifeguards at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz rescued a boy from dangerous waves. The rescue occurred as crowds gathered for warm July weather.

The National Weather Service (NWS) warned Californians of worsening beach conditions, including rising tides, sneaker waves, and rip currents. The alert follows a recent rescue in Santa Cruz.

Lifeguards rescued a boy from pounding waves at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz during a crowded July weekend. The rescue occurred as crowds enjoyed warm weather at the California beach.

Heroic lifeguards rescued a boy from 10-foot waves at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz, California, as crowds watched. The rescue occurred during a long-period swell caused by tropical cyclones in the eastern Pacific Ocean.

A 19-year-old Santa Cruz man is charged with murdering a grandmother at Capitola Mall. Court documents reveal he wrote a 'goodbye letter' expressing his desire to kill as many people as possible. He is accused of searching for a random victim in the mall.

A 73-year-old woman was stabbed to death by a 19-year-old man at Capitola Mall in Capitola, California, on July 20. Law enforcement described the incident as a senseless and tragic act of violence.

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has let its contract with surveillance company Flock Safety expire due to privacy and civil liberties concerns. Multiple police jurisdictions, including Mountain View, Santa Cruz, and others, have also ended their associations with Flock since 2025 over data-sharing practices and errors in its license plate recognition technology, which have led to wrongful arrests and civil rights issues.

A study by Stanford University and other institutions warns that climate change could nearly double household water costs in some U.S. cities, particularly in Santa Cruz, California. The research highlights that without government funding, rising costs from infrastructure upgrades and climate adaptation will be passed to consumers, disproportionately affecting low-income households.

A study by Stanford University and other institutions found that climate change could nearly double household water costs in cities like Santa Cruz, California, as municipal systems face stress from hotter, drier conditions. The research highlights that low-income residents will be disproportionately affected by rising water bills, which have increased three times the rate of inflation over the past two decades due to infrastructure upgrades and deferred maintenance.

A study by Stanford University and others found that climate change could nearly double household water costs in cities like Santa Cruz, California, due to infrastructure upgrades needed for water systems. Low-income residents, who use less water, will face disproportionate financial strain as bills rise faster than inflation.

A study by Stanford University and other institutions finds that climate change could nearly double household water costs in some American cities, particularly in Santa Cruz, California, due to stressed water systems requiring costly infrastructure upgrades. Low-income residents may be disproportionately affected as water rates rise faster than inflation.

A study by Stanford University and other institutions finds climate change could nearly double household water costs in some U.S. cities, particularly stressing systems in Santa Cruz, California. Rising costs from infrastructure upgrades and water scarcity disproportionately impact low-income residents, who already spend a larger share of resources on utilities.

A study by Stanford University and other institutions finds that climate change could nearly double household water costs in some U.S. cities, particularly in Santa Cruz, California. The research highlights that rising costs from infrastructure upgrades and water scarcity will disproportionately affect low-income residents, who already spend a larger share of their resources on utilities.

Santa Cruz, California, faces potential water bill increases of up to $120 per month by 2050 due to climate change-induced drought, requiring costly infrastructure projects like desalination plants. A study in Nature Sustainability highlights Santa Cruz's vulnerability as a local water supply relies on rainfall and a single reservoir, with 20% of households already exceeding EPA affordability standards for water costs.

Three men were hospitalized after an old, unauthorized rope snapped on a coastal cliff at Davenport Beach near Santa Cruz, causing them to fall nearly 40 feet onto the sand below. The incident occurred late Saturday night, prompting emergency crews to respond to the beach shortly before 11 PM.

Six people were rescued from Davenport Beach near Santa Cruz after attempting to climb cliffs using a rope installed at the top. The rescue operation was conducted by Cal Fire CZU crews on Saturday night.

Two California students, Harshita Nair, 21, and Mahial Sran, 20, drowned after being swept out to sea at a Santa Cruz beach due to massive waves and dangerous rip currents. They were pulled from the water by rescue crews but later died at local hospitals.

A woman was killed and another is critically injured after being swept out to sea by a powerful tide in Santa Cruz amid hazardous ocean conditions. Forecasters warn that dangerous coastal conditions will persist in California this weekend.

A woman was killed and another injured in Santa Cruz after being swept out to sea by a powerful tide amid hazardous ocean conditions that forecasters warn will persist across California this weekend.

One person is dead and another is in critical condition after being swept into the ocean in Santa Cruz. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to the beach to rescue the two individuals.

A colony of cormorants and other birds is putting on a show near Santa Cruz, California. The event was captured by videographer Lance Milbrand.

The United States Coast Guard rescued three people from a cave near Santa Cruz last weekend. The Coast Guard was alerted by Cal Fire officials requesting air assistance.

A man died after his car fell nearly 500 feet off a Highway 1 cliff near Santa Cruz on Monday. The incident occurred according to authorities. The man's car plunged onto the beach below.