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Photo by MANDI BATEMAN Team members from North Bench Fire, Boundary Search and Dive Rescue, and Boundary Ambulance gathered at Twin Rivers Resort to practice basic water safety and throw bag training.

Photo by MANDI BATEMAN Team members from North Bench Fire, Boundary Search and Dive Rescue, and Boundary Ambulance gathered at Twin Rivers Resort to practice basic water safety and throw bag training.

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.