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Oswego Daily News

Fire Department, Coast Guard Hone Ice Rescue Skills

A member of the Coast Guard uses a hook to pull a "victim' to safety during one of the drills Wednesday. Other life-saving methods were also practiced.The Coast Guard has been conducting joint training exercises with the Oswego Fire Department to be prepared in the event of an emergency. Earlier this month, a college student was swept off the Breakwall and into the icy Lake Ontario water. He suffered only minor injuries and was rescued quickly. Many people aren’t as fortunate, according to Senior Chief Joe Orlando of Coast Guard Station Oswego.

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