Father of boy saved in dramatic Santa Cruz surf rescue says son 'assumed he was going to die'

The family of the 10-year-old boy rescued by a 16-year-old Santa Cruz lifeguard in a dramatic and heart-pounding viral video is describing the intensely emotional surf rescue for the first time. "Another two of three seconds, I don't think my son would have made it," said Sumit Rai, the father of the rescued 10-year-old, Nathaniel.

Dramatic video shows woman rescued from raging rapids in deadly California river

A woman was rescued after falling into California's Kern River, one of the deadliest rivers in America, and getting swept away by the fast-moving current. The dramatic moment was caught on video.

Big Bear eagle Jackie moved from ICU to regular hospital unit in encouraging recovery milestone

More good news is being shared about Big Bear's beloved bald eagle, Jackie, as she recovers from an illness at the Ojai Raptor Center.

Live updates: Big Bear bald eagle Jackie shows improvement after weekend setback

Trump invites teen lifeguard to White House after rescuing boy from massive Santa Cruz waves

A 16-year-old lifeguard who rescued a boy from massive waves Saturday at a Santa Cruz beach has been invited to the White House by President Donald Trump. In a social media post, the president mentioned he would give the teen a "High Civilian Honor."