Teen Lifeguard Honored at White House | San Antonio News

A teen lifeguard just saved a kid’s life in raging surf—and now he’s headed to the White House for a presidential honor. At just 16, Ryder Williams pulled a 10-year-old from the ocean at Seabright State Beach when conditions turned deadly. The viral video of his heroic struggle caught President Trump’s eye, leading to an invitation for the teen and his family to receive top civilian recognition. Ryder’s calm under pressure—and his insistence on waiting for backup—show why lifeguards are unsung heroes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9d133e10efc2123c