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From Loss to Lifeline: Kate’s Swim and the People Who Save Lives
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PJ chats with Kate Colbert who explains why she’s taking to the water in memory of her best friend, Cormac. Philip Johnston, diver with Mallow Search and Rescue, opens up about the demands of rescue diving, the bonds built under pressure, and the community spirit that keeps them going.
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