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Firefighters Practice Swift Water Rescue

GOLDEN, Colo. (CBS4)- Firefighters jumped in rushing water on Friday to practice their rescue techniques.

Nearly 20 firefighters conducted rescue training along Clear Creek in Golden.

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They learned how to put together a technical rope system in the water to save people who may be in danger.

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Those crews are reminding people to keep children and pets away from those banks of the rushing water.

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