KODIAK, Alaska- Coast Guard rescue swimmer Petty Officer 2nd Class Kevin Ott plays the part of a panicked stricken victim and is rescued by Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Thiessen using one form of the rear approach. The rescue swimmers practiced different rescue maneuvers in the base pool here Tuesday. The Coast Guard's rescue swimmers must be prepared to perform difficult rescues in hazardous seas. Rescue swimmers must also be trained to provide basic medical assistance to rescued individuals. As part of their training they must complete a four-week emergency medical training (EMT) course at the Coast Guard EMT school in Petaluma, Calif. (Official Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Christopher D. McLaughlin)
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