The Johnstown Dam Disaster Explained
If you are from PA or have friends and family from PA then you have probably heard about the catastrophic dam failure that led to the...
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The Wicked Swamp Rabbit
Jul 222 min read
Hurricane Preparedness
A hurricane preparedness blog for quick reference.
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The Wicked Swamp Rabbit
Feb 133 min read
Bio Hazards In The Water Transmittable To YOU
All water is contaminated water. We've all heard about pollution in the water, but what about when you are a Public Safety Diver? What...
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The Wicked Swamp Rabbit
Nov 6, 20233 min read
Blue Marsh Lake "Death Park"
Blue Marsh Lake, a place where many like to visit and spend beautiful summer days in Berks county, Pennsylvania. People travel from far...
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The Wicked Swamp Rabbit
Jun 22, 20233 min read
Titanic: Adventure Out Of Time, Again.
As a kid the Titanic fascinated me. I read every book I could get my hands on, then the James Cameron movie came out in 1997 and OMG!...
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The Wicked Swamp Rabbit
Mar 19, 20235 min read
Call 911 For My Ears. MEBT.
MEBT is not Swimmer's Ear.
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The Wicked Swamp Rabbit
Jul 3, 20223 min read
Head Protection
Head Protection. Standards. Insurance. Use your head!
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The Wicked Swamp Rabbit
Jun 7, 20223 min read
Why No Innertubes At Blue Marsh Lake?
No innertubes at Blue Marsh Lake.
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The Wicked Swamp Rabbit
Sep 16, 20214 min read
Lighting For After Dark
Lighting for after dark on the water.
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The Wicked Swamp Rabbit
May 27, 20213 min read
Getting Back On Your SUP After Falling
My best advice is practice falling, and don't be afraid to get wet (weather and temps permitting - hopefully you're dressed appropriately...
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The Wicked Swamp Rabbit
May 19, 20212 min read
Waterproof Radio
This blog contains affiliate links we mat earn a small commission from. Please click them and help fund our mission. We've all been...
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The Wicked Swamp Rabbit
Mar 20, 20213 min read
Dock Street Dam Death Trap
Dangerous for both rescuers and recreational water lovers, the Dock Street Dam on the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg, PA was designed...
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The Wicked Swamp Rabbit
Mar 4, 20213 min read
Knives and Other Tools
This blog contains affiliate links we may earn a small commission from. Please help support our mission. Perhaps a favorite piece of...
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The Wicked Swamp Rabbit
Feb 7, 20212 min read
Knee,Shin, Elbow Protection
This blog contains affiliate links we may earn a small commission from. Please support our mission. Nature is beautiful. Until it wrecks...
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The Wicked Swamp Rabbit
Jan 30, 20213 min read
Cold Weather Gear For Recreation
This blog contains affiliate links we may earn a small commission from. Please support our mission. (Note: Blog is much more visually...
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The Wicked Swamp Rabbit
Oct 28, 20204 min read
iSUP Patching and Board Maintenance
That sound air makes when it's exiting your board, except you aren't deflating it, and your heart is slowly sinking while your mind is...
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The Wicked Swamp Rabbit
Oct 20, 20203 min read
NRS Footwear
Footwear is so important! If you have ever tried to walk through a river, on the banks or through any other rescue scene, like a suburb...
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The Wicked Swamp Rabbit
Oct 13, 20203 min read
ECO Friendly Paddleboards
When I was researching to buy my first SUP, I had read that they weren't environmentally friendly. I didn't fully comprehend these...
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The Wicked Swamp Rabbit
Oct 4, 20203 min read
Type V Rescue PFD
This blog contains affiliate links we may earn a small commission from. Please help us continue our mission. As the new members on our...
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The Wicked Swamp Rabbit
Sep 26, 20202 min read
Magnet Fishing, Metal Detecting and Recovery
Underwater recovery.
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