Swiftwater / Water Rescue

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Swiftwater Rescue Single Victim: Single Point Connection / Ferry Crossing

Great time with the guys from San Diego Lifeguards. Super quick evolution. After the river-left crew paddled (ferry angle) across the river to get to the victim, the river right crews started with getting the water line across by using the ResqMax and having the pilot line tied to the mainline.   A change of …

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Swiftwater Rescue 2 Point Anchor with Assist: Single Victim

In this segment, two rescuers ferry across the river prepped and ready to receive the line shot from the Rescue Max. Rescuer enters the water with the far bank hauling the near band (river right) giving slack. Anchors are established on both sides of the river (2 points) with the third assist (throw bag) to …

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