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Lake Bridgeport – Swift Water Rescue Post-Training Update

By June 5, 2026

Yesterday’s swift water Search and Rescue (SAR) training conducted by the Wise County Emergency Management Services (EMS) is complete. All Lake Bridgeport outlet structures are closed.

See photos below of Wise County EMS personnel conducting in‑channel rescue training below Lake Bridgeport, practicing techniques used to safely reach and recover individuals in swift, moving water.

We thank you again for your support in these potential lifesaving trainings.

 

Photos Courtesy of Tim Sipes and Brandon Martin

Lake Current Level Conservation Level* Level Difference**

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*Conservation Level: The permitted level of water an entity is allowed to hold in a lake. Any amount above the conservation level is used for the temporary storage of flood waters and must be released downstream.

**Difference: Amount above or below conservation level.

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