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Century-old rescue service patrols Lake Mendota

This month alone, authorities are investigating four possible drownings in Dane County. Things can turn dangerous quickly on the water, but a unique rescue agency that?s been on patrol for more than 100 years is there when needed. Hidden between buildings along the shores of Lake Mendota, the UW Lifesaving Station has been a safety net for boaters and swimmers for decades.