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Station 31, Still Bay, had an intensive training session today (Saturday 27 April) which included everything from towing, patient care, swimming and surf work. Lead by station commander Rico Menezies the crew were put through their paces.Andrew Ingram took some pictures.On the initial part of a search a juvenile seagull came to have a look at Spirit of St Francis. On the initial part of a search a juvenile seagull came to have a look at Spirit of St Francis.Colourpress too Colorpress too.Picture Andrew Ingram / Sea RescueSwimming a "patient" to the boat. Swimming a 'patient' to the boat.Rico demonstrates a high speed bail off. Rico demonstrates a high speed bail off.Picture Andrew Ingram / Sea RescueRico bails off Spirit of St Francis near Still Bay harbour. Rico bails off Spirit of St Francis near Still Bay harbour.
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