Missing swimmer reported in channel behind Shepherds, Clearwater FL
Medical EmergencyRadio dispatch about a possible water rescue behind Shepherds. A swimmer was reported missing while trying to cross the channel. Fire department boat and other units are launching to search. The swimmer was last seen about 10 minutes earlier and was described as a male with long brown hair wearing blue or black shorts and no shirt. Responders note the tide is coming in.
Audio|Source: Clearwater Police - East
02:15
Transcript:
We create an AOA with FD for a potential water rescue behind Shepherds. They're in route to take the FD boat. We're going to be launching as well. Copy. He'll be on the boat with you, sir. I don't know yet. (name withheld) for sure, because he's with me right now. Jumping the boat for you now? Thanks, sir. 6-2, cleared 546 off that harassment. I'll handle it. Going on both. 549. Go ahead. So it appears there was a swimmer trying to make it across the channel, two shepherds, and they lost a visual of him. Copy, 231. There is a description we've got from S.D., it's a white male unknown age, blue of black shorts, no shirt long brown hair. Just be advised the tide is coming in. 549 today. 549. It's been 10 minutes since they last saw him, but he was heading out from Shepard directly across the channel. He was last seen about halfway when they lost visual of him. They don't believe he made it to the shore.
We create an AOA with FD for a potential water rescue behind Shepherds. They're in route to take the FD boat. We're going to be launching as well. Copy. He'll be on the boat with you, sir. I don't know yet. (name withheld) for sure, because he's with me right now. Jumping the boat for you now? Thanks, sir. 6-2, cleared 546 off that harassment. I'll handle it. Going on both. 549. Go ahead. So it appears there was a swimmer trying to make it across the channel, two shepherds, and they lost a visual of him. Copy, 231. There is a description we've got from S.D., it's a white male unknown age, blue of black shorts, no shirt long brown hair. Just be advised the tide is coming in. 549 today. 549. It's been 10 minutes since they last saw him, but he was heading out from Shepard directly across the channel. He was last seen about halfway when they lost visual of him. They don't believe he made it to the shore.
Disclaimer:
This was transcribed by AI and may contain errors. Please verify the information independently.
Location mentioned:
Near S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767
Correct
Incorrect
