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Photo Story: Elite Guards Show off Techniques

Photos by Kameliya Atanasova Text by Ivelina Puhaleva Demonstration of a possible rescue operation in an attack on high profiles was held by the National Guard Service. The elite bodyguards staged a real show of techniques and equipment used in their daily work. The special event on Sunday was organised on the eve of 126th anniversary of the National Guard Service, which is in charge of the security of highest-echelon officials, as well as foreign delegations. Click on the pictures below to see moments of the thrilling show.

1 of 4 | September 11, 2005, Sunday Sofia Photo Agency

Show on history background - Admirable skills and techniques for self-defense and rescue could be seen in front of the gates of the National History Museum, in Sofia’s Boyana neighbourhood.

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