February 26

SNAPSHOT: Ferry, 'cross the mercy

By Andy Molloy amolloy@centralmaine.com
Staff Writer

Augusta firefighters tow colleagues off the Kennebec River Tuesday in Augusta, during the department's annual ice rescue training. The firefighters practice retrieving either an injured or stranded person trapped on the ice with dry suits and a floating sled, according to Battalion Chief Scott Dunbar.  

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Augusta firefighters tow colleagues off the Kennebec River Tuesday in Augusta, during the department's annual ice rescue training. The firefighters practice retrieving either an injured or stranded person trapped on the ice with dry suits and a floating sled, according to Battalion Chief Scott Dunbar.

Staff photo by Andy Molloy

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