Water rescue team reminding residents about water safety, introducing life saving equipment [Video]

Echo Valley Provincial Park, Sask. –

The Amphibious Response Support Unit at Echo Valley Provincial Park quickly sprung into action Friday afternoon to help with a rescue.

A woman who had been floating on the lake in an inflatable was caught in the current and began drifting away.

“This happened very quickly. She wasn’t able to paddle back. She wasn’t wearing a life jacket. That could have led to a very serious problem,” said John Maczko, the Commanding Officer for the response team.

She was rescued and transported back to shore.

It all happened just as the members from the support team, the provincial government and the Lifesaving Society of Saskatchewan were teaching people about the importance of water safety.

“Education is so important. We really want people to fully enjoy what our parks have to offer,” Laura Ross, the Minister of Parks, Culture and Sports said during the media event.

The support unit also introduced new equipment that will assist in the case …