Photo: St. Louis County Rescue Squad trains ahead of swim season.(Northern News Now)

April 29, 2023 By Cara Kopp of Northern News Now

DULUTH, MN. -- The St. Louis County Rescue Squad prepares for every scenario on Lake Superior.

But Friday, St. Louis County Swiftwater Rescue training took the crew to the UMD Recreational Sports Outdoor Program jet pool.

“We can come here, train, and keep our skills sharp even though mother nature doesn’t necessarily want to allow us to do that,” said Sgt. Carter Nelson, with the St. Louis County Rescue Squad.

They say it’s a unique resource that mimics rushing rivers, dangerous lakes, and strong currents, without having to put members of their crew in those unpredictable elements.

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