Chris Wilbur takes a ride across the Animas River on a highline during a search-and-rescue training session Monday afternoon. The day was one of a four-day training session held for volunteers with La Plata County Search and Rescue. Monday’s lesson focused on problem-solving river rescues in difficult situations using tools such as ropes and pulleys.
Chris Wilber and Pat Clancy help Pam Bates detach from the highline after crossing the Animas River during search-and-rescue training Monday afternoon. The day is part of a four-day training event for existing La Plata County Search and Rescue volunteers. Monday’s training is based on solving problems using tools such as ropes and pulleys to successfully complete difficult river rescues.
The view from the center of La Plata County’s Search and Rescue highline which stretches across the Animas River. The line was used Monday afternoon for training. La Plata County Search and Rescue is conducting four days of training for volunteers. Monday’s lesson focused on problem-solving river rescues in difficult situations using tools such as ropes and pulleys.
Pam Bates removes carabiners from the Kootenay carriage, which is used with a rope and pulley to carry a person over rough terrain, such as a river. The carriage was used Monday afternoon during search-and-rescue training by La Plata County Search and Rescue. La Plata County Search and Rescue trains its volunteers in different rescue techniques.
