There will soon be a new rescue boat on Okanagan Lake.
A fund-raising drive by the Penticton Fire Department has raised over $80,000.
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That, along with a contribution from the City of Penticton, is enough to purchase the custom-made boat.
“The response from the community has been nothing short of amazing,” said fire chief Larry Watkinson in a news release.
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The $180,000 rescue boat should be on the water by the May long weekend.
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