Hero teen lifeguard meets with President Trump in Oval Office
A teenage lifeguard in California rescued a child from the ocean. President Trump invited him to the White House to recognize his actions, and they met there.
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5 sourcesTrump praises 16-year-old lifeguard who saved a drowning boy in Santa Cruz
Heroic 16-year-old lifeguard who saved child recognized at White House
WATCH: Trump meets with teen lifeguard who rescued child in California
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11 sourcesTrump Honors Teen Lifeguard at White House After Daring Santa Cruz Rescue
Trump welcomes 16-year-old lifeguard and boy he rescued to the Oval Office
Trump congratulates Santa Cruz lifeguard after dramatic rescue
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5 sourcesTrump Meets with Lifeguard Who Saved Boy in Viral Rescue: 'A Real Hero'
Trump meets teen lifeguard and boy saved in viral ocean rescue at Oval Office
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1 articleTrump tells 10-year-old rescued by teen lifeguard: ‘I don’t know if I’d do it’
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The story so far
2 developments- Aug 16Teen lifeguard who saved boy at California beach visits White House
- Aug 17Heroic Santa Cruz, California teen lifeguard Ryder Williams who saved child recognized by President Trump at White House
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Quiet for 61 daysLast development · Aug 17 — Heroic Santa Cruz, California teen lifeguard Ryder Williams who saved child recognized by President Trump at White House
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