Coast Guard honors Kotzebue, Alaska, man with Silver Lifesaving Medal [Image 2 of 8]

ALASKA, UNITED STATES

05.18.2019

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Nate Littlejohn          

U.S. Coast Guard District 17

George "Radar" Lambert shares a laugh with Pamela Smith Saturday, May 18, 2019, just before he is awarded the Silver Lifesaving Medal for saving her from drowning.

Then 10-year-old Lambert's lifesaving actions on June 22, 1998, was the first documented rescue attributed to the Kids Don't Float program, which has gone on to save approximately 31 lives. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Nate Littlejohn

• Date Taken: 05.18.2019
• Date Posted: 05.18.2019 16:47
• Photo ID: 5376713
• VIRIN: 190518-G-LS819-1005
• Resolution: 4466x3118
• Size: 2.04 MB
• Location: ALASKA, US