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Sumit Rai Expresses Gratitude for Teen Lifeguard Ryder Williams Who Saved His Son From Drowning

Sumit Rai expressed profound gratitude to 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams for saving his 10-year-old son, Nathaniel, from a dramatic drowning incident at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz. The rescue occurred when Nathaniel lost his footing in shallow water and was swept into powerful waves, eventually losing consciousness. Ryder Williams and fellow lifeguard Aaron Bohnen, along with several bystanders, worked together to pull the boy to safety. Sumit Rai noted that his son was nearly lost to the surf and was initially limp and appeared to be not breathing. The heroic actions of Ryder Williams have garnered national attention, leading to an invitation from the administration to the White House to receive a high civilian honor. While Ryder Williams remained humble, his father, Shane Williams, noted that the teen was not seeking fame, stating that any other lifeguard on duty would have performed the same task. Congressman Jimmy Panetta also praised the young lifeguard's remarkable actions. Nathaniel remains in California, recovering from the psychological effects of the trauma.

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