Heart-stopping moment little boy is battered by huge waves and dragged out to sea off California

By New York Post (U.S.) | Created at 2026-07-27 21:27:47 | Updated at 2026-08-10 15:04:31 1 week ago

Video shows the heart-stopping moment a little boy was nearly killed by monster waves in a California beach town over the weekend.

The terrifying drama unfolded Saturday at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz when killer waves sucked a young swimmer into massive surf.

Harrowing footage shows the lifeguard struggling against massive waves. Instagram/@Santacruznow

Waves continued to bash the lifeguard and the child. Instagram/@Santacruznow

A 16-year-old lifeguard dove into the water and fought the powerful waves to reach the child and bring the victim back to shore.

Other beachgoers and a second lifeguard rushed to the rescue, helping carry the boy back to safety. Eric Trump reposted the video of the lifeguard with praise. “Give this 16-year-old lifeguard the highest civilian honor. This is truly the best of America! Well done!,” he added.

Witnesses stepped in to help the lifeguard bring the boy in. Instagram/@Santacruznow

Eventually, the young child was brought to shore. Instagram/@Santacruznow

The child was evaluated by paramedics and reunited with family, according to BayArea_TV.

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