A new tool is being deployed to help save lives and prevent drownings in St. Louis County. Castlewood State Park is the focal point, a spot that's become notorious for lives lost in the Meramec River.
The 17-member dive team is breaking its new, $109,000 dedicated dive truck with individualized gear for each team member paid for with a $42,000 grant from Firehouse Subs. The gear includes dry suits for cold water diving, tanks, flotation devices, and specialized dive masks with built-in speakers and a tether connecting the diver to the search conductor or “tender” on the surface.