Ryder Williams, a lifeguard at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz, Calif., helped a struggling boy, identified as 10-year-old Nathaniel, get back to shore after he lost his footing

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The 16-year-old lifeguard who went viral on social media for pulling a young boy who was struggling to swim out of the water is speaking out about the rescue

Ryder Williams, a lifeguard at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz, Calif., helped a struggling boy, identified as 10-year-old Nathaniel, get back to shore after he lost his footing

“This is my job and I love what I do,” the teen said. “I’m thankful to my fellow lifeguards who perform rescues just…

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