Some of Oldham Mountain Rescue Team’s Swiftwater Rescue Technicians met with colleagues from Rossendale and Pendle MRT, and teams from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, for a joint water rescue exercise.
As well as a detailed river search, the training included recovery of a person trapped and injured in the water and, a person fallen into a deep pool unable to get out.
All of the teams worked well together and gained a greater understanding of each others' skills and resources.
“Inter-agency training is essential so we work effectively together when people need us most,” said an OMRT spokesperson.
