Kite surfer reported in distress near Atlantic Ave beach, Pawleys Island SC


A kite surfer was reported as a swimmer in distress about 40 yards offshore near Atlantic Avenue beach. Emergency units were dispatched. Police confirmed the person was coming out of the water and appeared safe.
Audio|Source: Georgetown County Public Saftey
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Transcript:
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You know, one, one, so forth on the details with that, swimmer and distress call down in bollies.
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40 yards offshore have been in distress for several minutes and others went in to help him trying to get further information now
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10 4 I'm in route code 3 2 4 10 to the NOPI County Fancy Harbor Boulevard bush drive fantasy harbor boulevard bus drive a no vehicle description
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One two one twelve bucks out, y'all handle it when I click.
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It was wrong to-per.
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Go ahead.
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Clear stop, then eight, hang on.
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Two-front. And by far swimmer in distress.
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Box 82-1, respond to swimmer in distress, near Atlantic Ave. Loggedy 2-2-1 respond to swimmer in distress, near Atlantic Ave.
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Engine 811, ladder 821, Medicaid, 825, surf 1, surf 3,
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respond timeout,
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1850. The time needed one respond.
01:42
Central 406.
01:46
Good.
01:48
Ten-four, I'm out here on the pier, I walk over here to the pier.
01:52
I see some sort of in the water right beside some surfers.
02:00
I got my eye on it at this time.
02:02
I'll let you in a morning a minute.
02:05
I've been a key 25 responding.
02:11
Tim. So too is fine.
02:20
PC anyone from 816?
02:24
Yes.
02:25
Do you want Beach one to head that one?
02:30
Yes, sir.
02:37
Central 4-06.
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Right.
02:43
He is right at the breakers, just about to be where he can stand up now. I don't believe he's in distress at this time.
02:58
All units be advised Polys Island PD is on scene.
03:04
They advised that the kite surfer that was the swimmer in the stress is in the breakers.
03:17
And he is coming in. I believe they said that he can stand at this time.
03:25
Is he at Toys Pier or is he over on Atlantic?
03:30
You see what?
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Polys Island PD went out on the pier to look.
03:43
Central 406.
03:45
He's walking out of the water now.
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Do Polys Island PD?
03:53
Hi, 104. I'm on scene. I'll check all units.
03:57
Slow your response.
03:59
Can I copy that? BC81?
04:03
Yes, sir.
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Location mentioned:
240B Atlantic Ave, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
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