Man falls underwater at boat launch, rescue underway, Whittington IL
Missing PersonA man fell into the water at Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area boat launch. He has been underwater for about five minutes and has not resurfaced. Rescue teams are actively responding to the possible drowning.
Audio|Source: Franklin, Perry, Jackson, Williamson, and Jefferson Counties Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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I'm on 911 with a Percy.
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At the Selba Harbor, they've had a male subject fall in the water. He's been under about four or five minutes at this time. I'm unable to locate.
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They do have a boat in route trying to help.
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And also we're dealing with 104 counties in route.
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We have a drowning there right now. In progress.
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D.
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A rescue, tension sets a rescue,
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that you respond.
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Wayne Fitzgerald boat launch off of 154. Wayne Fitzgerald boat launch off of 154. Male fell into water off the ledge.
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Has not resurfaced for the past five minutes.
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It's best clear.
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1639 WPBN 396.
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Fire Water Rescue.
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Mention fire, water rescue.
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boat launch at Wayne Fitzgerald, sailboat launch at Wayne Fitzgerald, just fell so at 154.
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We have a subject fell off the dock.
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It's been under for about five minutes.
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Impossible drowning at this time. Timeout is 1640. You can, James 7.6.
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Location mentioned:
Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area, 11094 Ranger Rd, Whittington, IL 62897
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