Swimmer struggles near pier but leaves water unaided, Tierra Verde FL
Medical EmergencyA male swimmer was seen struggling in the water near a pier at Fort De Soto Park. A bystander called for help, but the swimmer was able to climb out without assistance and did not need rescue.
Audio|Source: Pinellas County Fire and EMS
05:40
Transcript:
01:38
Caller advised that they can see that she is at the pier and see the male subject is in the water near a tower structure who appears to be struggling to get out.
01:51
And they have just advised that the male is now climbing out of the water and that for the subject's friend, the swimmer is, the male is a swimmer. There's no additional information at this time.
02:10
Engine 21, go ahead.
02:15
Just to confirm, are they at the Gulf Pier or the Bay Pier?
02:23
Call takers trying to obtain that information now, sir, stand by one moment.
02:29
You can show us responding. We're actually heading down with Marie 21 right now to the programs.
02:34
But if they're at the pier, then we'll meet them there.
02:39
Understood all, sir. Caller has advised she believes it's the Gulf Pier.
04:41
these people that were in the water over by Fortisotto, are they out of the water at this time and no assistance is needed?
04:49
Coast Guard, this is District 23, that's affirmative.
04:51
Call taker now says the occupant is out of the water.
05:30
Just one person and they're out of the water and not three people.
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Location mentioned:
Anderson Blvd, Tierra Verde, FL 33715
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