President Donald Trump has invited 16-year old rookie life guard with his family to the White House for a special honour: All about Ryder Williams who made California proud

US President Donald Trump has said he wants to honour 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams after the teenager rescued a young boy from powerful waves at a California beach. Trump said he plans to invite Williams and his family to the White House and is considering presenting him with a high civilian honour for his actions.

The incident happened on Saturday at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz, California, and the videos of it quickly went viral, showing Williams fighting through rough surf while holding on to the child. The footage showed both of them repeatedly disappearing beneath large crashing waves before finally reaching the shore safely.