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In reversal, Hall County adds divers back to marine rescue team. Here’s why
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In a reversal, Hall County Fire Services plans to revive its dive team about a year after it announced it would rely solely on a drone. In a file photo dive team members Jacob Trites and Tyler Bailey search for a vehicle after a car was spotted in Lake Lanier at Mountain View Park. - photo by Erin O. Smith
For nearly a year, Hall County Fire Rescue’s dive team has relied solely on an underwater drone to save lives. In an about-face, the department now plans to add 30 divers back to the Marine Rescue team.