PHOTO GALLERY: Mock marine search and rescue mission

Matt Binkley, a deputy with the Sheriff’s department, jumps from the helicopter into the water from about 10-feet up in the air in order to save a mannequin during the mock marine search and rescue mission.

The Sheriff’s Underwater Recovery Force (SURF) conducted a mock marine search and rescue mission from 1 -3 p.m. Thursday, July 21 at Ken Thompson Park Boat Ramp.

Deputy sheriffs Matt Binkley and Mike Watson make their way with the mannequin to the rescue boat as part of the mock marine search and rescue mission Thursday, July 21 at Ken Thompson Park Boat Ramp.

Deputy sheriffs Matt Binkley and Mike Watson pose together after completing the mock marine search and rescue mission Thursday, July 21 at Ken Thompson Park Boat Ramp