'He's a real hero' – Trump meets teen lifeguard after dramatic rescueTrump hosted Ryder Williams at the White House after the 16-year-old rescued a 10-year-old boy from a beach in California on 25 July.8 mins agoUS & Canada
'He's a real hero' - Trump meets teen lifeguard after dramatic rescueTrump hosted Ryder Williams at the White House after the 16-year-old lifeguard rescued 10-year-old Nathaniel Rai from a beach in California on 25 July.The president also met Rai, who had been swept about 15 yards (13.7m) offshore when Williams reached him, with several beachgoers…
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Trump hosted Ryder Williams at the White House after the 16-year-old lifeguard rescued 10-year-old Nathaniel Rai from a beach in California on 25 July.
The president also met Rai. This person had been swept concerning 15 yards (13.7m) offshore when Williams reached him, with several beachgoers additionally joining the rescue.
The meeting came after Trump unveiled he would give Williams a “High Civilian Honour” for the rescue.
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