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Constable Allen Abbott of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force's Special Service Unit tries to pull himself to shore while practicing swift-water rescue procedures taught by U.S. Air Force pararescuemen during Operation Southern Partner in La Toc, Saint Lucia, June 5, 2009. Operation Southern Partner is a long-term commitment by U.S. and partner nations to share experiences, information, vital skills, tactics and techniques.

RESCUE ROPE

Constable Allen Abbott of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force's Special Service Unit tries to pull himself to shore while practicing swift-water rescue procedures taught by U.S. Air Force pararescuemen during Operation Southern Partner in La Toc, Saint Lucia, June 5, 2009. Operation Southern Partner is a long-term commitment by U.S. and partner nations to share experiences, information, vital skills, tactics and techniques.

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