Volunteers undertake grueling course - Tenterfield Star

STATE Emergency Service volunteers from Tenterfield have recently completed training in swift water rescue techniques after enduring a grueling day-long training course.

The “physically demanding” course was run at the Penrith White-water Stadium where kayaking events were held during the Sydney Olympics.

The day involved repeatedly learning how to swim defensively while being swept down the obstacle-filled course.

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