U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy conducted Ice Rescue Training in the Arctic Ocean! Crewmembers suited up to walk on the ice and practice rescue techniques in the event of an emergency in the cold Arctic waters. Ice rescue teams are maintained aboard icebreakers to ensure crew safety while operating in polar conditions, including on-ice scientific research evolutions. Members are taught self-rescues, allowing them to efficiently pull themselves out of the water, and several other techniques to pull others from the cold water. Ice rescue teams are used to gauge ice thickness to ensure safety of personnel before crewmembers can walk on the ice. There is also a polar bear watch ready for any hostile encouters with Arctic wildlife.