Two candidates underwater. Struggeling to swim the full length of the pool without going up for air.

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From the paramedic rescue tryouts, 2009 in Stavern, Norway. The pictures were taken during the 4 day long tryouts the candidates had to go trough. Numerous of tasks and assignments had to be done, in addition to the massive demands from the authorities to the medical abilities of the candidates. 200 people applied, 11 where picked out to attend the tryouts. Only one position was free.

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Size: 3024px × 2005px
Location: Stavern, Norway
Photo credit: © Kai-Otto Melau / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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