A crewmember from Coast Guard Station Sturgeon Bay, Wis., throws a life ring in Lake Michigan while aboard a 45-foot response boat. The life ring was used as part of search-and-rescue training. The training ensures that members are ready for emergencies occurring at any time and which often involve split second decision making. The Coast Guard is recognized as the world leader in search and rescue. Daily, the Service conducts 42 search and rescue cases, saving 12 lives and over $114,000 in property. US Coast Guard Art Program 2023 Collection, Ob Id # 202327, Training for rescues, David Ray, oil, 18x24 inches.
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