Monday, April 20, 2015

Swimming in Icy Water

 Police officer putting on his drysuit

Are you curious? I was.

 Pylons and police ribbon in water

Seems there had been a training mission here earlier and some equipment had been left behind. Notice there's still some ice on the lake!

 Taking out a pylon

The icy water didn't appear to bother him.

 Gathering up the police ribbon too

All cleaned up!

Back in for a refreshing dip and the backstroke

FYI: This officer and his partner (who did not suit up so stayed on dry land) were super nice guys to let me take these photos.

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55 comments:

  1. eileeninmdApril 20, 2015 at 4:59 AM

    It is nice to know these Policemen are so well trained.. Just in case a rescue is needed.. Great shots, have a happy week!

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  2. MersadApril 20, 2015 at 5:28 AM

    Looks like quite a challange.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  3. RevrunnerApril 20, 2015 at 7:23 AM

    Looks like he's outfitted for a trip to the moon rather than to the lake. :-)

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  4. Jenn JilksApril 20, 2015 at 8:42 AM

    It's good to know that they train! What fun taking photos of them!

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  5. RoseApril 20, 2015 at 8:56 AM

    Better them than me...makes me thankful for people like them that are will to go the extra mile and put their life on the line.

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  6. PerthDailyPhotoApril 20, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    Those dry suits must be so good EG, love that he went back in so you could get that shot :)

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  7. Penelope PostcardsApril 20, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    I can tell he is fit. The way this man bends down to do up his shoelaces got my attention. I might not be able to get back up if I did it his way. :)

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  8. AnvilcloudApril 20, 2015 at 9:34 AM

    It actually looks like fun.

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  9. GeorgeApril 20, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    This officer obviously enjoys his work.

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  10. MadSnapperApril 20, 2015 at 9:50 AM

    glad it was training and not for real, love that floating officer.. I am withPenelope on the good job tying laces standing up like that.. i have to put my foot up on something to tie mine

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  11. TexWisGirlApril 20, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    love that last shot!!

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  12. Mary HoneApril 20, 2015 at 10:01 AM

    That's good they train in those suits, they don't look easy to swim in.

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  13. DarlaApril 20, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    Great series of photos.

    Darla

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  14. Gill - That British WomanApril 20, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    that was nice of them. Mind you I would have been the one on dry land in that partnership as well!!

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  15. William KendallApril 20, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    Those suits must do what they're advertised to do- he doesn't look uncomfortable.

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  16. LowellApril 20, 2015 at 10:36 AM

    You took advantage of their niceness...super shots. Love that last one. This guy had a sense of humor! I wouldn't go in that water with a thermal wet suit!

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  17. Linda W.April 20, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    Glad that there are people and clothing/equipment available to rescue folks in need.

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  18. Sylvia KApril 20, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    What terrific shots!! And how great that they let you take them! It's wonderful indeed that we have people like this and that they are protected with clothing and equipment! Thanks, as always, for sharing with us the great people and places that you do photograph! I look forward every day to seeing your posts!! Have a beautiful new week!

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  19. Cheryl @ TFDApril 20, 2015 at 12:32 PM

    He's a good sport to allow you snapping pics of him! I'm so thankful we have such guys in times of need!

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  20. Ginny HartzlerApril 20, 2015 at 2:53 PM

    What fun, they are good guys. I wonder if that suit makes him float better? Boy, you were in the right place at the right time!

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  21. VPApril 20, 2015 at 3:26 PM

    It looks like the officer almost enjoyed doing this! A very good reportage...

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  22. mickApril 20, 2015 at 3:40 PM

    Great photos and good to know that they are trained for all conditions. However, I'd rather have the feel of nice warm water around me as I swim!!

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  23. AndyApril 20, 2015 at 4:10 PM

    Female cops would have never left anything behind. ;)

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  24. RedPatApril 20, 2015 at 4:53 PM

    He'll need a hot cup of tea after that!

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  25. Jane Hards PhotographyApril 20, 2015 at 5:02 PM

    Rather him than me. I'm happy to photograph people doing mad brave things though. These images are crystal clear.

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  26. carol l mckennaApril 20, 2015 at 5:31 PM

    Wonderful photos and what a find to photograph!

    Happy Week to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  27. Photo CacheApril 20, 2015 at 6:25 PM

    Right place at the right time.

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  28. KateApril 20, 2015 at 6:37 PM

    Brave souls! I admire them but doubt that I would venture out in that water.

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  29. UnknownApril 20, 2015 at 6:46 PM

    Chilly stuff..but necessary practice I'm sure for the real thing...

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  30. ValerieApril 20, 2015 at 6:50 PM

    Brrrrr . . am thinking a nice hot bath sounds good about now! A fun post.

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  31. Pamela GordonApril 20, 2015 at 6:51 PM

    That's so neat that you came across these guys. Fun to see him enjoying his 'swim' after his work. :)

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  32. StephanieApril 20, 2015 at 7:29 PM

    Wonderful captures!

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  33. Ruth HiebertApril 20, 2015 at 7:32 PM

    Lets hope that suit doesn't spring a leak. It would be mighty cold water getting in there.

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  34. Gail DixonApril 20, 2015 at 7:55 PM

    I'm glad it was just a training thing and not a tragedy of some kind. Neat photos! Very nice of them to let you capture them!

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  35. RandyApril 20, 2015 at 9:47 PM

    Bet the water was cold.

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  36. Yogi♪♪♪April 20, 2015 at 10:44 PM

    They were nice guys. Nice pics.

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  37. AnonymousApril 20, 2015 at 11:53 PM

    Brrr - looks cold! The firemen practise in our lake - even in winter when they practise winter rescue missions.

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  38. KayApril 21, 2015 at 12:07 AM

    Those suits are truly lifesavers. We lost two kayakers recently who'd not realized how seriously to take wind small craft warnings. The waves tossed them into the water and hypothermia did its nasty business.

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  39. Krishna/കൃഷ്ണApril 21, 2015 at 12:35 AM

    A great challenge

    Thanks for photos

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  40. lotusleafApril 21, 2015 at 1:21 AM

    That was a brave act! Thanks for sharing the photos.

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  41. lotusleafApril 21, 2015 at 1:21 AM

    That was a brave act! Thanks for sharing the photos.

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  42. Adam JonesApril 21, 2015 at 1:57 AM

    That makes me shiver just looking at those pictures. Brrrrr!

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  43. MICKAN from QUEENS FIELD¸.•°`♥✿⊱╮April 21, 2015 at 3:48 AM

    Looks like a cold water.
    Nice that you could take some great shots.

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  44. MariApril 21, 2015 at 5:28 AM

    Yeah I was just thinking if it was ok to take pics of him. That's great they allowed you to. Looks like it's chilly on the water.

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  45. KathyApril 21, 2015 at 7:33 AM

    You had a great time watching this, didn't you? You were in the right place at the right time!

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  46. DebbieApril 21, 2015 at 7:55 AM

    i, too...meet so many kind people who don't mind being "blog" material!!

    it's so fun to watch and photograph a random event like this!!!!

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  47. HalcyonApril 21, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    Glad this isn't my job! ;-)

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  48. Small City ScenesApril 21, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    Very interesting post. Yeah, lets take a swim in the icy water. back stroke backstroke, LOL
    MB

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  49. MalyssApril 21, 2015 at 4:05 PM

    Courageous man ! Worth to be admired !

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  50. UnknownApril 21, 2015 at 4:17 PM

    Brave guy! :-)

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  51. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 21, 2015 at 5:58 PM

    Brrr . We've watched some coast guard and firemen training missions before and it's really interesting to see. But never in such cold waters. They should get even more extra hazard pay!

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  52. JackApril 21, 2015 at 10:11 PM

    Oh, Lord! In Canada? Now? I am quivering just to think about it.

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  53. Su-sieee! MacApril 21, 2015 at 11:57 PM

    Cool photos. I'd be willing to put on that gear and go swimming. At least once.

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  54. Powell River BooksApril 22, 2015 at 7:02 PM

    Good to have first responders practice to keep us safe. - Margy

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  55. AnonymousApril 22, 2015 at 9:31 PM

    That is nice of them. We had a couple of real "training" missions this winter when the police were nice enough to rescue deer that had fallen through water.

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