California teen lifeguard's viral rescue captures awe. He was just doing 'his duty'
- Posted on July 29, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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California teen lifeguard's viral rescue captures awe. He was just doing 'his duty'
A 16-year-old lifeguard in his first summer on the job helped rescue a child from pounding waves in Santa Cruz. His efforts drew widespread praise from California to the White House.
