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State Patrol cadets learn about water rescues

Washington State Patrol Academy cadets practiced submersed vehicle rescue as part of a water safety training July 16.

The training has changed over time, Cpl. Louis Worley told the Journal.

"We used to make it more difficult," Worley, who is with the training division, said.

Cadets were expected to perform the passenger extraction in very cold water, typically around 55 degrees, simulating conditions of Pacific Northwest rivers, lakes and the Puget Sound.

That changed around 15 years ago, Worley said, and today cadets practice in 80-degree water, which is safer for training.

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