Vehicle partially submerged near East Dubuque ramp, East Dubuque IL
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders in East Dubuque were called to a boat ramp where a vehicle was partially submerged in the water. A man was seen standing on top of the vehicle before exiting and walking to police while the vehicle drifted further into the water. Fire and water rescue crews were requested. There were no reports of the vehicle sinking completely or of any injuries at the time of the call.
Audio|Heard on: Jo Daviess County Public Safety
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03:5
Transcript:
00:00
2103, I have a vehicle in the water right there off the boat ramp.
00:06
2103, 10-4[1].
00:16
East Dubuque Fire Department, you're needed at the East Dubuque boat ramp for a vehicle submerged in the water.
00:22
Water rescue.
00:25
East Dubuque Fire Department is needed at the East boat ramp for a submerged vehicle for a water rescue.
00:34
East Dubuque Fire Department here, you have the East boat ramp, a submerged vehicle for water rescue.
00:39
Time now 1703.
00:47
County 2103, go ahead.
00:51
2103, the vehicle is in the water.
00:53
The male caller is on top of the vehicle.
00:59
County 2103, come for it.
01:09
County 2103, yes.
01:11
You could maybe get a hold of Key West and DNR to see if they have boats available as well?
01:17
Have one.
01:24
11,
01:27
Go ahead.
01:29
I don't think there are numbers for the trains.
01:30
I'll let you know when I get them stopped for you.
01:34
4111, I have no idea what you just said.
01:36
Stand by.
01:43
(Name withheld), 2103 and 1023.
01:46
104.
01:54
County 2103.
01:57
2103, go ahead.
01:59
County 2103, King Henry John (number withheld), King Henry John (number withheld).
02:05
10-4[1].
02:09
County 2103.
02:11
The vehicle is not sinking.
02:13
Male is on top of the car.
02:15
10-4[1], not sinking vehicles in the water.
02:21
4311, if you had information, go ahead.
02:25
Can I have the phone number for the trains? We'll get them stopped for you.
02:29
10-4[1].
02:37
2103 making 9400 statements.
02:40
Vehicle beginning to move.
02:43
10-4[1].
02:46
2103, you go off the top of the car and walk to the police right now.
02:51
2103, 10-4[1].
02:53
Subject is off the top of a car walking towards your squad.
02:58
2103, vehicle's going further into the water now.
03:04
Vehicle's going further in the water.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
10-4: Acknowledgement / Affirmative
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Location mentioned:
East Dubuque, IL 61025
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