Dramatic California beach rescue after powerful waves hit Santa Cruz

No Comment Video. Dramatic California beach rescue after powerful waves hit Santa Cruz Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 29/07/2026 - 11:13 GMT+2 A 16-year-old California lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old boy from powerful waves at Santa Cruz's Seabright State Beach in a dramatic ocean rescue. Footage from Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz captures a dramatic ocean rescue as a teenage lifeguard pulls a 10-year-old boy from powerful surf. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The video shows conditions worsening before the California State Parks lifeguard reaches the child and brings him safely back to shore. The incident happened on 25 July after sudden heavy surf hit the US west coast beach, with waves reaching up to 3 metres high. The 16-year-old lifeguard was praised for his quick response as he entered the water in dangerous conditions. The incident highlights the risks posed by rapidly changing conditions along the California coast, where strong surf can develop with little warning. USA Sport Ocean Surf Top stories Now playing Next Dramatic California beach rescue after powerful waves hit Santa Cruz Now playing Next Drone footage shows Mount Etna cable car above volcanic landscape Now playing Next Wisconsin tornado leaves homes damaged and streets covered in debris Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 29th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Israeli demonstrators rally in Tel Aviv against West Bank violence Now playing Next Japan earthquake shakes Kumamoto newsroom as staff shelter under desks Now playing Next UEFA slams FIFA's proposed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup Now playing Next ‘A single blow’: EU takes aim at Russia’s drones and satellite arsenal Now playing Next 'Those responsible must face the consequences': Iran warns Bulgaria Now playing Next Ukraine intensifies deep strikes on Russian energy infrastructure Now playing Next Rabbis visit Qatar's emir for condolences in show of interfaith bonds Now playing Next US begins review of its military presence in Europe Now playing Next Wildfires: Europe on track for worst year on record as burned area reaches size of Luxembourg Now playing Next Is the EU's 'Chat Control' the end of private messaging in Europe? Now playing Next Spanish PM Sánchez calls out climate denial after devastating week of wildfires Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 28th, 2026 – Evening ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Rescue teams evacuate flooded villages in Sheikhupura Pakistan No Comment Tsunami alert follows powerful earthquake in southwest Japan No Comment Aerial footage shows wildfires spreading across Spain's Madrid region No Comment Berlin community remembers victims of Pride parade attack Explore Marmaris: sailing gulets, ancient ruins and Türkiye's pine honey capital Silk Road Adventures Watermarks on the Silk Road: Following Uzbekistan's rivers, waterfalls and ancient reservoirs World News Many feared dead after quake leaves shoppers trapped in Japanese mall Europe News The EU is forcing tech companies to label deepfakes. Will it work? Europe News Guterres meets with both sides in push to re-unify Cyprus No Comment Medieval costumes and parades fill Sighisoara streets in Romania Health news Two-thirds of children exposed to extreme temperatures in Europe The Cube No evidence Hungary corruption probe breached rule of law, say experts, contrary to political claims ADVERTISEMENT Europe News Wind, solar and heat pumps offer EU escape from LNG dependence by 2030, study says Iran The timing of war and peace is not yours to decide, Iran tells US France France wildfire: Residents douse embers with water after blaze destroys 170 homes in Le Porge Europe in Motion What do the numbers tell us about Europe's heatwave? Business Mercedes-Benz cuts sales forecast as profit rises despite China weakness Europe News France and Spain battle to control wildfires ahead of expected heatwave Europe News US begins review of its military presence in Europe Earth News Critically endangered newts released into wild at secret location in Spain ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT