First Responders at Otter Point Creek Were Training: Sheriff

Multiple first responders conducted a search at Otter Point Creek on a cold, rainy Tuesday afternoon chasing down a tip from a K-9, Harford County officials reported.

Officers with the Maryland Natural Resource Police were conducting a search-and-rescue training Tuesday in Harford County when one of the K-9 officers participating in the exercise “showed interest in a particular location,” according to Cristie Kahler, spokeswoman for the Harford County Sheriff’s Office.

The Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company, Abingdon Fire Company, Harford County Technical Rescue Team and Harford County Sheriff’s Office assisted in following up on the information, according to Rich Gardiner of the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company.

With help from the supporting agencies, the K-9 and handler determined there were no victims in the area, Kahler said.

By 4:45 p.m., Kahler said that officials had concluded the training.

Pictured, the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company’s gator crosses water at Otter Point Creek. Photo Credit: Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company Assistant Chief Bill Snyder.

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