Deer near rail causes trains to slow near Mannheim, Cook County IL
Other Non-Crime EventA deer was reported very close to the railway near Mannheim. Train operators were instructed to slow down to a restricted speed for safety. The deer appeared injured but alive. Clearing the tracks carefully was necessary.
Audio|Source: CTA Rail Ops - Chicago Transit Authority
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Transcript:
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Operator northbound, Northbound Mannheim, on site operation.
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We have a report of a deer off to the side of the right-of-way.
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Restricted speed in that area, Mannheim.
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One, two, eight to control.
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One, two, eight.
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The deer has moved way too close to the rail now.
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It is like inches off the rail.
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Take it you proceed at restricted speed.
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Is it safe to proceed at restricted speed, six miles an hour through there?
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I'm going to join, but I'll let you know.
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K5-24, your attention.
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By the phone, I'm 24, I'll control them.
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I'm in a ride-off deal.
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128, what's your head current number, your badge?
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Headcard, 7176 badges, 71421 control.
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And there's the idea, is he alive?
01:16
Yeah, he's alive, I think somebody else hit him because his back is opened up.
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Welcome to the K-202, 1021 Blue Line, K-202.
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Yeah, it seems like the sweepscrapers can make contact with them.
01:42
1068, I was on, 168?
01:45
It seems that the sweepscrapers can make contact with the deer control.
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And is he closer to the southbound or the northbound?
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Location mentioned:
Mannheim Rd, Illinois
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