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Father of boy saved in dramatic Santa Cruz surf rescue says son 'assumed he was going to die'
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· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the rescue are available from ABC13 Houston, including an account from the boy's father, Sumit Rai, who expressed the gravity of the situation his son faced.
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, Sumit Rai, has spoken about the intense emotional experience. His son, Nathaniel, was rescued by a 16-year-old lifeguard.
The rescue was captured in a viral video. According to the boy's father, the situation was extremely dire, with his son's life hanging in the balance. Further details about the rescue are available from ABC13 Houston, including an account from the boy's father, Sumit Rai, who expressed the gravity of the situation his son faced.
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Category: local Published: July 30, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston Reading time: 1 min
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