Sumit Rai
ON THE RECORD · 5 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“Gratefully, he’s alive. It’s a miracle,”
Sumit Rai · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-30
Rai called his son's survival a miracle after the rescue at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz.
“Two more seconds he gets thrown another 15-20 feet,”
Sumit Rai · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-30
Rai described how dangerous the rescue was, noting the rough surf could have thrown the boy further.
“That’s a great question, I’m wondering the same thing.”
Sumit Rai · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-30
Rai was asked where the boy's mother was during the ordeal and said there was no sign of her.
“I’m so grateful to that lifeguard, Ryder.”
Sumit Rai · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-30
Rai expressed gratitude to 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams for saving his son.
“You can’t see him, let alone rescue him.”
Sumit Rai · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-30
Rai described the difficulty of spotting and rescuing his son in the pounding surf.