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West Wetlands Park Water Rescue Training Accident |
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Written by Yuma Fire Department
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Sunday, 17 August 2008 |
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Yuma, Arizona - This morning at approximately 11:00 am, Yuma Fire Department personnel were conducting a training exercise on the Colorado River in an area 2 miles west of the West Wetlands Park. During that exercise, a training accident occurred involving a YFD jet ski used for swift water rescue.
Three persons were injured and transported to Yuma Regional Medical Center for evaluation of those injuries.
Injured in the accident were Firefighter Captain Gene Tutell, Firefighter/EMT Jordan Bowers, and Dispatcher Heather Monreal. Monreal was participating in the training as a part of orientation to Fire Department operations. The accident is being investigated by the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office. |
