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Calgarys Dive Team on Hold: A Tragic Drowning Highlights the Need for Underwater Rescue Expertise

A young life lost at Mahogany Lake in Calgary has brought attention to the citys dive team, which has been sidelined since earlier this year due to equipment and training issues. The team, responsible for underwater rescues, wont be back in action until 2027. Last year, two young men met the same fate, with volunteers retrieving their bodies as the dive team was unavailable. Firefighters had planned to revive the team before this summer, but delays in meeting Canadian diving standards have pushed the timeline back. With the full surface and dive crew crucial for such locations, the city currently relies on a contracted group for underwater needs. Despite the teams previous activity, rescues from deep cold water are rarely successful. As the long weekend approaches, fire crews will be patrolling the Bow River, emphasizing water safety to prevent such incidents.

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