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14th Mar 2018, 16:38

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Gordy

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Could a single fast launch team on standby with rescue knives, air tanks, and flotation devices have had a better outcome had they been there within 5min?

Police divers jumped out of a police helicopter within 4 minutes I believe. See here:

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