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From Dreams to Depths An Aiken rescuer scales danger
Chris Medlin of the Aiken Department of Public Safety leads the Special Operations Response Team and Dive Team. He describes his unlikely ascent from child rope play to entering a 40 foot well in Saluda County to recover a murder weapon. He emphasizes teamwork, readiness, and community support for equipment.
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Chris Medlin
US Air Force
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Medlin
ADPS
Saluda
Saluda County
S.C. Department of Natural Resources
DNR
SLED
Aiken
OSHA