The 10-year-old boy who was recently rescued from powerful waves at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz, California, says he believed he was going to die during the harrowing rescue which captured national attention, including from President Donald Trump.
10-year-old saved by teen lifeguard in Santa Cruz speaks out following dramatic rescue: ‘I thought I was going to die’
Lillian Mann
Aug 4, 2026 | 7:58 PM



