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President Trump announced on Tuesday that a teenage lifeguard who rescued a child from strong waves in Santa Cruz, California, will receive the highest civilian honor. The President stated he plans to invite the heroic young man, his family, and possibly the rescued boy to the White House to present the award. The incident gained viral attention, highlighting the lifeguard's bravery. The specific name of the honor was not detailed in the report, but Trump referred to it as a 'High Civilian Honor.' The announcement underscores the administration's recognition of individual acts of heroism.
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President Trump announced on Tuesday that a teenage lifeguard who rescued a child from powerful waves in Santa Cruz, California, will receive the "highest civilian honor."
"We're going to bring this heroic young man, and his family, into the White House with, perhaps, the boy he saved, to give him a High Civilian Honor," Trump said.
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Trump says teen lifeguard in viral rescue will get 'highest civilian honor'