Water Rescue and Recovery

Greg Windhurst and Jeff Beck from the Douglas County Sheriff Dive and Rescue Team spent time with the Alexandria Rotary Club at the weekly meeting at the Broadway Ballroom.

The Douglas County Water Rescue and Recovery Team provides an emergency response to water related emergencies at any time and in all weather conditions. Boating accidents, drowning victims and vehicles through the ice account for most callouts, but the team is also trained for thin ice, black water, surface rescue, and evidence recovery.

Members of the team are employees of the Douglas County Sheriff s Office who train monthly to maintain their skills. In addition to being certified divers, team members are also trained in the use of county watercraft, search techniques, and underwater communications.