Coast Guard presents Gold Lifesaving Medal to shark attack responder in Miami [Image 3 of 4]

MIAMI, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

12.19.2013

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Sabrina Clarke 

U.S. Coast Guard District 7     

Connor Bystrom was presented the Coast Guard Gold Lifesaving Medal Thursday at the Brickell Plaza Federal Building in Miami for the rescue of his friend from an attacking bull shark off the Coast of Anna Maria Island, Fla., on Sept. 24, 2011. The Gold Lifesaving Medal was established by Congress in 1874 and is one of the oldest military medals. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sabrina Laberdesque)

• Date Taken: 12.19.2013
• Date Posted: 12.19.2013 14:49
• Photo ID: 1141461
• VIRIN: 131219-G-KU792-275
• Resolution: 2548x3830
• Size: 2.59 MB
• Location: MIAMI, FLORIDA, US