New hand-held sonar device helps Corpus Christi Firefighters during water emergencies

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — On the coast, tragic drowning calls can quickly shift from rescue to recovery and that’s why Corpus Christi firefighters are turning to new technology to help speed up the search.

CCFD Assistant Chief Tony Perez gave 3NEWS a look at a handheld device the department just received that’s giving first responders a critical edge.

The device is powerful enough to detect a human body underwater…

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