Child injured in boat accident near fishing pier, Anderson County SC


Dispatchers and responders describe a boating accident near a fishing pier behind an island. The runaway boat was stopped by rescue crews. Multiple fire and medical units arrived. A child on the boat received medical attention and was set to be transported to receive care.
Audio|Source: Anderson County Law Enforcement
06:41
Transcript:
Radio traffic indicating a boat at the reported location. Units being sent to the scene just off the fishing pier behind the island; it cannot be seen from the pier. The boat was reported out of control but responders were able to stop the vessel. County fire and rescue units are on scene. A child on board is being cared for and will be transported. One provider reported calling a number (number withheld) with no answer. (name withheld) and other units coordinated response and staging at the state park channel.
Radio traffic indicating a boat at the reported location. Units being sent to the scene just off the fishing pier behind the island; it cannot be seen from the pier. The boat was reported out of control but responders were able to stop the vessel. County fire and rescue units are on scene. A child on board is being cared for and will be transported. One provider reported calling a number (number withheld) with no answer. (name withheld) and other units coordinated response and staging at the state park channel.
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Anderson County, SC
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