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Lifeguards Save 10-Year-Old from 10-Foot Rip at Santa Cruz

7/28/2026

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On July 25 2026, California State Parks lifeguards rescued a 10-year-old boy at Seabright State Beach, Santa Cruz.
Two lifeguards, a 16-17-year-old rookie, fought 10-foot waves and a rip current to pull him ashore.
Scott Vander Dussen filmed the rescue and said a lifeguard’s “gorilla grip” stopped the boy from being swept.
Supervisor Byran Kine reported over 25 rescues Saturday, warned of sneaker waves and rip currents, and said no serious injuries occurred.

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Story summary

On July 25 2026, California State Parks lifeguards rescued a 10-year-old boy at Seabright State Beach, Santa Cruz.
Two lifeguards, a 16-17-year-old rookie, fought 10-foot waves and a rip current to pull him ashore.
Scott Vander Dussen filmed the rescue and said a lifeguard’s “gorilla grip” stopped the boy from being swept.
Supervisor Byran Kine reported over 25 rescues Saturday, warned of sneaker waves and rip currents, and said no serious injuries occurred.