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Southampton Village Ocean Rescue Drill Prepares Members for Frigid Rescues

authorStaff Writer on Feb 24, 2025
Southampton Village Ocean Rescue (SVOR), a team of volunteer first responders dedicated to open water safety, conducted a cold water rescue drill in Southampton Village on Sunday, February 23. A... more

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