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Trump tells 10-year-old rescued by teen lifeguard: ‘I don’t know if I’d do it’
President hosts Nathanial Rai and lifeguard Ryder Williams at White House after video of California rescue went viral
TL;DR
- Nathanial Rai, 10, was rescued by lifeguard Ryder Williams, 16, off the California coast.
- President Donald Trump met with both Nathanial and Ryder at the White House to honor the lifeguard's bravery.
- Video footage of the dramatic rescue, where Ryder clung to Nathanial amidst powerful waves, went viral.
- The rescue occurred as California lawmakers consider legislation to officially make lifeguards first responders.
- The proposed legislation aims to provide lifeguards with more professional recognition, support, resources, worker protections, and benefits.
- There are discussions about the training and designation process for lifeguards to be considered first responders.