16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams recounts his heroic rescue in Santa Cruz California, praises his fellow lifeguard for helping with the rescue.
“I wish more people knew about ocean conditions and rip currents.”
“I'd like people to remember that we make thousands of rescues along the California coast and around the world every day, and that this is not an uncommon occurrence. This is our job, this is what we're here to do, and this is the reason we are here.”
Hero.
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▪️ Exposure -50
▪️ Brilliance -15
▪️ Highlights +15
▪️ Contrast +10
▪️ Brightness -15
▪️ Blacks +10
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📷 Device: iPhone
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