Sheriff asks board to support formation of Swift Water Rescue Team for county waterways
Sheriff Ben Bakewell told supervisors the county needs a Swift Water Rescue Team to respond to incidents on the Canal and Beaver Creek; he said the team will require 15—20 members, has 7— applicants so far, and that fundraising will help cover training costs.
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Sheriff Ben Bakewell presented an application on July 22 to establish a Swift Water Rescue Team under the Nance County Sheriff's Department. He said the county contains two rivers of concern, the Canal and Beaver Creek, and that the team will need between 15 and 20 members; he reported having 7 to 8 applicants at present. Bakewell said he is coordinating with local fire and rescue personnel and will pursue fundraising to cover training and related costs.
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