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Baywatch Stars Honor Teen Hero
10 Aug
Summary
- Teen lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old boy from powerful ocean waves.
- The rescue gained national attention via a viral social media clip.
- Baywatch cast members met with the teen hero on set.
Ryder Williams, a 16-year-old lifeguard, has been recognized by the cast of the Baywatch reboot for his heroic actions. On July 25, Williams bravely rescued a 10-year-old boy, Nathaniel Rai, who was struggling in powerful waves at Santa Cruz's Seabright Beach.
His courageous act went viral on social media, capturing national attention. A clip widely circulated showed Williams refusing to let go of Rai as the boy was swept into the ocean and feared for his life.
Following the incident, members of the Baywatch cast, including Shay Mitchell and Stephen Amell, met with Williams. They shared a photo with the young lifeguard, hailing him as a "real life superhero" and thanking him for safeguarding the coastline.
