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Photo by MANDI BATEMAN Playing the part of a victim nearly drowing, Boundary Search and Dive Rescue Commander Tony Jeppesen made the scenario as realistic as possible.

Photo by MANDI BATEMAN Playing the part of a victim nearly drowing, Boundary Search and Dive Rescue Commander Tony Jeppesen made the scenario as realistic as possible.

August 29, 2019

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For water rescues, practice makes perfect
August 29, 2019 1 a.m.

For water rescues, practice makes perfect

BONNERS FERRY — Saving a victim from the water takes crucial timing from the rescuers. With many bodies of water, including the Kootenai and Moyie rivers, in Boundary County, it is just a matter of time before first responders, made up of many volunteers, may be called upon to help — and they need to be ready.