WIDWID Asia: He saves lives in swift water rescue

Pan Chung Ho is a swift water rescue instructor from Taiwan who trains first responders to save lives in emergencies. Dealing with such a risky and physically demanding form of rescue, he has had his fair share of injuries. Despite that, he firmly believes that it is a rewarding career and hopes to educate as many people as he can on water safety.

Why I Do What I Do is an original AsiaOne series where we showcase people with uncommon professions and what it takes to get there. In Why I Do What I Do: Asia, we scour the region for more unconventional jobs and the stories of the people behind them.