A teenage lifeguard and the boy he saved from drowning off Santa Cruz are celebrated as national heroes after a viral rescue video went viral — and even earned a surprise visit to the White House. Sixteen-year-old Ryder Williams, who held onto ten-year-old Nathaniel Rai through violent waves, was personally honored by President Trump, who praised his “tremendous grace” and joked he’d never handle such a situation. The President also commended Nathaniel’s calmness, toasted his father, and offered career recommendations for Williams — who dreams of becoming a paramedic and firefighter. The boys and their families were treated to a tour of the Lincoln Bedroom, turning a life-saving act into a moment of national pride.

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