Paddle boarders found safe after Dunedin rescue, Dunedin FL
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Missing PersonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel responded to the Dunedin Causeway for a possible water rescue involving a missing pair last seen paddle boarding. After a coordinated search with marine units, they were later located safely coming ashore.
Audio|Heard on: Pinellas FL Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
02:25
Transcript:
00:00
Dispatch units responding to the Dunedin Causeway for the water rescue.
00:03
You're responding for a missing female and her companion.
00:09
Last seen paddle boarding in the water approximately 30 minutes to an hour ago.
00:23
Reporting party advising she spoke with bystanders who thought the subjects came ashore,
00:28
but they are not in the restroom.
00:30
Nothing further at this time.
00:32
Dispatch Fireboat 60 responding.
00:34
61 dispatch.
00:36
Engine 61?
00:37
Can you get with the reporting party and get a description of both subjects please?
00:42
Engine 61, your volume is very low.
00:44
Would you repeat your traffic?
00:47
Can you get with the reporting party and get a description of both subjects please? Please understood.
00:59
61, go ahead.
01:01
One is a (description withheld) wearing swimwear.
01:06
I'm seeing new notes stating that they possibly may be coming in but not confirmed at this time.
01:15
Okay, copy.
01:17
Engine 61, District 60.
01:21
Go ahead, Engine 61.
01:23
Based off the notes, we're going to make our way to the scene.
01:25
Tiki Bar, we'll advise when we get there.
01:28
District copies.
01:31
Dispatch to Fireboat 60 responding.
01:35
Fireboat 68's at the marina? Understood, Fireboat 60 at the marina.
01:41
Dispatch units assigned to Dunedin Causeway for the water rescue.
01:45
Reporting party is talking with the police, thinks the subjects are coming onto land now but is still not able to confirm.
01:52
This is 61.
01:53
One fireboat six four.
01:55
Dispatch, engine 61, 10 minute timer.
01:58
This is Fireboat 64.
02:02
We have eyes on two paddle boarders walking over to them now to see if we can get a better location.
02:07
Description of them.
02:11
Copy, wants the stage at the dock?
02:15
Yes, from this.
02:17
Dispatch.
02:19
Dispatch, you can show Engine 62 out of service.
02:22
We're responding to the marina to pick up Fireboat 60.
02:25
Understood.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
The Dunedin Causeway, Causeway Blvd, Dunedin, FL 34698
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