Lifeguards, first responders honored for aiding shark attack victim
State Representative Debbie Mayfield presents City of Vero Beach lifeguard Eric Toomsoo with the U.S. Lifeguard Association’s Medal of Valor today for his role in rescuing German tourist Karin Stei during a share attack off Humiston Beach Park May 9, 2012.Along with Toomsoo, 12 other first responders from Vero Beach, Indian River and Martin Counties were recognized in for their role in treating shark attack victim Karin Stei.
I watched on my computer as these individuals were honored for their assistance in treating the victim of a shark attack – and found myself clapping along with everyone else. Fantastic!
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I watched on my computer as these individuals were honored for their assistance in treating the victim of a shark attack – and found myself clapping along with everyone else. Fantastic!