Several local response teams sent representatives to the weekend's swift water rescue training held in Saratoga
Students practice using rescue devices like the throw rope being used here to save a "victim."
A towed victim swim is used show the difficulties in getting a victim to shore in a current.
A rescuer is belayed on rope in a "live bait tethered rescue" as Ryan Kenneda jumps in to rescue a simulated victim.
Students pair up to practice a two-man shallow water crossing technique before another exercise.
A combination of students, most of whom are associated with local fire departments, start out the class with indoor training, making sure they're comfortable with knots before hitting the river.
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