The Brief The Santa Cruz lifeguard who helped save a boy's life in dangerous water on the Pacific Coast over the weekend has issued a statement. California State Parks officials released the statement Wednesday. State Parks officials described Williams as a rookie, but acknowledged the courage and risks lifeguards take to keep everyone safe. A 16-year-old Santa Cruz lifeguard rescues a young boy from Seabright State Beach on July 25, 2026. The Source Lifeguard's statement provided by California State Parks, interview with Sumit Rai, and previous KTVU reporting.