Sumit Rai
Coverage of Sumit Rai in the Nexus archive.
- 10-year-old boy doesn’t remember dramatic rescue by lifeguard from pounding California surf
A 10-year-old boy, Nathaniel Rai, was rescued by 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams from dangerous waves at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz, California. The dramatic rescue, captured on video, gained international attention, including from President Donald Trump. Nathaniel, who does not remember the incident, expressed gratitude to Williams for saving his life.
- Teen California lifeguard “grateful” after rescuing child caught in powerful surf
A 16-year-old California lifeguard, Ryder Williams, rescued a 10-year-old boy from powerful waves at Seabright State Beach during a high surf advisory. The rescue, which involved multiple lifeguards and bystanders, was captured on video and went viral, prompting President Trump to invite Williams and the child to the White House. The incident occurred amid 4-10 foot waves, with 34 rescues reported that weekend by Santa Cruz District lifeguards.
- Father of 10-year-old boy breaks silence after viral beach rescue: 'No way I could ever repay him'
A 10-year-old boy was rescued from the ocean at California's Seabright State Beach by 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams during high surf conditions. The child's father, Sumit Rai, expressed profound gratitude, stating, 'No way I could ever repay him,' while President Donald Trump suggested Williams deserves a White House honor.
- Father of boy rescued from pounding California surf says he is beyond grateful to teen lifeguard
A 10-year-old boy was rescued from dangerous surf at Seabright Beach, California, by 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams. The father, Sumit Rai, expressed profound gratitude for the lifeguard's bravery in saving his son, who was later released with no serious injuries but is experiencing psychological trauma.
- Father of boy rescued from pounding California surf says he is beyond grateful to teen lifeguard
A 10-year-old boy was rescued from dangerous surf at California's Seabright Beach by 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams. The father, Sumit Rai, expressed profound gratitude for the rescue, which was captured on video and drew attention from President Donald Trump. The boy, Nathaniel Rai, suffered minor injuries and is recovering from the traumatic experience.
- Father of boy rescued from pounding California surf says he is beyond grateful to teen lifeguard
A 10-year-old boy was rescued from dangerous California surf by a teenage lifeguard, with his father expressing deep gratitude. The lifeguard, Ryder Williams, saved Nathaniel Rai after he was swept into the ocean by powerful waves at Seabright Beach, an act captured on video that gained attention from President Donald Trump.
- Father of boy rescued from pounding California surf says he is beyond grateful to teen lifeguard
A 10-year-old boy was rescued from dangerous California surf by a 16-year-old lifeguard, prompting his father to express deep gratitude. The lifeguard, Ryder Williams, saved the boy after he was swept into the ocean by powerful waves, with the rescue video later drawing attention from President Donald Trump.
- Father of boy rescued from pounding California surf says he is beyond grateful to teen lifeguard
A 10-year-old boy, Nathaniel, was rescued from dangerous surf in Santa Cruz, California, by 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams. The boy's father, Sumit Rai, expressed gratitude to Williams for risking his safety to save Nathaniel. The rescue, captured on video, drew attention, including from President Donald Trump, and the boy suffered no serious injuries.
- Father of boy rescued from pounding California surf says he is beyond grateful to teen lifeguard
A father expressed gratitude to a 16-year-old lifeguard who rescued his 10-year-old son from dangerous surf in California. The boy was swept into the ocean by powerful waves at Seabright Beach, and the lifeguard, despite hazardous conditions, successfully returned him to shore with no serious injuries.