By Tim FangA 16-year-old California lifeguard who rescued a 10-year-old from powerful waves during a daring rescue caught on video has spoken out about the harrowing experience. The California State Parks released a statement from Ryder Williams, the rookie lifeguard who rescued the child at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz County on Saturday. “I put my fins on my wrist, popped my buoy and entered the water to get ahold of the child. After assessing the 10-year-old, Williams said he returned to his lifeguard tower and worked the remainder of his shift. Sumit Rai via AP“I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to return the child to his family safely.