Episode 260: Shawn Sullivan U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer #351
About this episode
Shawn Sullivan shares his experiences as a U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer, detailing his career and the challenges of rescue missions.
In this episode of The Real ResQ Podcast, host Jason Quinn is joined by Shawn Sullivan, United States Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer #351. Sullivan talks through a remarkable career that spans some of the most demanding rescue environments in the world—from the Great Lakes to Alaska—and includes missions during the era of the Perfect Storm rescues. He recounts his first helicopter rescue, the emotional weight of high-stress operations, and the unpredictable nature of life-or-death missions at sea...
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