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Police and fire describe gaps in surf-rescue capability; officials exploring remote rescue drones
Summary
Ocean Shores officials said the city lacks trained personnel and equipment to perform ocean surf rescues; staff and fire officials are researching remote-controlled rescue buoys (the "Dolphin 1" among options) and may seek funding from local reserves.
Police Chief Nikhilah told the public safety committee that the city lacks the training, manpower and insurance coverage to perform surf rescues; the department stopped operating a surf rescue team in 2014. "We do not have the means to perform safe rescues out there," the chief said, citing liability and training requirements.
The chief said one recently hired officer, Weston Free, began the academy but was activated for National Guard duty and will be unavailable for about a year; his deployment date was given as the…
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