'He's a real hero' - Trump meets teen lifeguard after dramatic rescue
The US president hosted Ryder Williams at the White House after the 16-year-old rescued a 10-year-old boy from a beach in California on 25 July.
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"I would give Williams a "High Civilian Honour" for the rescue."
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The US president hosted Ryder Williams at the White House after the 16-year-old rescued a 10-year-old boy from a beach in California on 25 July.
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