 Commander Robert E. Hunt, NOAA Corps, and Lieutenant Paul E. Pegnato, NOAA Corps, both also of "Ferrel", came to Langankes medical assistance, with Hunt using cardiopulmonary resuscitation to revive her and Pegnato administering oxygen and first aid to stabilize her condition.Langanke had suffered a partially collapsed lung, and their rescue and medical actions were crucial in saving her life.For saving and assisting Langanke, the three men received the Department of Commerce Gold Medal in 1987.