Lifesaving in Water Techniques

Photograph of George S. Collsher (left foreground), of Quincy, Illinois, shows how a fishing pole can be used as an extended reach in dock rescue. George Steiner (extreme right), American Red Cross instructor, supervisees this demonstration for the eleven Illinois State policemen who are attending the American Red Cross Aquatic School at Indian Mound Reservation, Oconomowoc, WI, to improve their skills in water safety, life saving and body recovery rescue work. They are (L-R): Kenneth G. Cobb, Peoria (behind Gollaher), Milton J. Munch, Lovington (standing back row), Arthur B. Edlund, Rockton, Stanley F. Weideman, Ingleside, Virgil Munz, Fairbury, John S. Stuper, Springfield (kneeling) in charge of the group, L.O. Cartwright, Springfield, Elza Brantley, Murphysboro, Marvin P. Seastedt, Galesburg, and Ben J. Behler, Carmi, who acts as the victim.
Date: unknown
Creator: Palmer
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History