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Volunteers take to the rocky Catawba River on Sunday to simulate rope rescues, zip-line exercises and a bevy of other swift water rescue-related operations.

Volunteer divers train for rescue in Catawba River

The York County Emergency Response Team sponsors swift water rescue training, which includes zip-lining exercises and overcoming rocks and floating objects in the water, in the Catawba River at the dam on India Hook Road. 1 hour ago

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