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Task · part of 5. Rescue somebody without getting in

5(b). Line rescue, as tender and as rescuer

Required

With a helper and a practice victim about 30 feet from shore in deep water. Both roles, not one.

Notes and warnings

Note. Both roles. Tender and rescuer are different jobs and the requirement asks for each of them, with a helper and a practice victim about 30 feet out in deep water.

Where this step comes from

  1. Swimming Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 5(b)

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