A dramatic surf rescue in Santa Cruz has been described by the family of a 10-year-old boy who was saved. The boy's father has spoken about the intense emotional experience of the rescue. The rescue was carried out by a 16-year-old lifeguard and was captured in a viral video.

The father of the rescued boy, Nathaniel, expressed his gratitude for the timely rescue, suggesting that a short delay would have had severe consequences. Further details about the rescue are available from the source, including an account from the boy's father, Sumit Rai, who shared his thoughts on the close call his son experienced.