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They Had to Go Out - Beach Rescue EditionAuthor: They Had to Go Out
Get ready to whiten those knuckles and hold fast as we talk the most dangerous, daring, and epic sea stories ever told with professional and volunteer ocean rescuers. Whether lifeguards rushing into the waves from their towers, police and fire boats pulling victims from beyond the surfline, or bystanders taking action to save another, those who go down to the sea enter the most challenging and dangerous environment on earth. Only here will you hear their stories and the lessons gained through their experience. Language: en Genres: Government Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Kelly Keefe - Ocean City Beach Patrol - Crew Chief - Surf Rescue Technician
Episode 4
Thursday, 28 May, 2020
Kelly Keefe, with a decade of service to Ocean City’s Beach Patrol, talks making decisions as an off duty crew chief to avert an early morning near miss in a strong rip current, running a quad to manage dozens of rescues on a single fall day in the wake of a passing storm when her team was severely understaffed, overcoming tragedy and loss with her team, how women can best prepare for service in Beach Rescue and why they should pursue the job, and becoming a national champion with the US Life Saving Association.
