Boat strikes swimmer near Gasparilla, Englewood FL
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, authorities responded to a report of a boat colliding with a swimmer near Gasparilla. Witnesses stated that the vessel struck the person inside a designated swim area. The boat was stopped by officers, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission was called to assist.
Audio|Heard on: Charlotte County Sheriff and Punta Gorda Police
Listen to dispatch call
02:19
Transcript:
00:00
I get on a boat at Gasparilla and head your way.
00:04
I got this boat stopped here.
00:05
They're not going anywhere.
00:07
I could use an ETA from FWC.
00:09
It looks like (name withheld)’s truck was at Palm Harbor and they're both out.
00:12
Could you call him, see if he's around?
00:15
Stand by, I'll do that.
00:20
Island 10 to 145.
00:27
145 from Island 10.
00:30
145.
00:32
Hey, I have this boat here.
00:33
They're just saying that she was in distress and they were trying to help.
00:36
They're obviously saying they did not hit her, so can we make sure what happened on her side?
00:43
There are multiple witnesses saying that the boat hit her, and she's also saying that the boat hit her.
00:51
Careful, was she in a designated swim area?
00:55
She was within the buoys.
00:59
Repeat that please.
01:02
She was within the buoy.
01:06
Okay, thank you.
01:10
Very.
01:17
Suffolk.
01:21
Blue 59 , can you just notate which hits were turned over to the father?
01:26
Ten four.
01:32
Gasparilla and Fishery Road, Gasparilla Road and Fishery Road.
01:34
Florida tag (number withheld).
01:38
It's going to be a black Nissan Titan.
01:42
Eleven 25.
01:47
Go ahead.
01:52
(number withheld).
02:01
Central Marine Club.
02:03
Go ahead.
02:06
FWC Edge is responding and they'll be responding to Stump Pass.
02:10
Is that correct, Island 10, Stump Pass Marina?
02:14
Yeah, we're in ICW just creeping north towards Tom Adams from Stump Pass.
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Location mentioned:
Maryland Ave, Englewood, FL 34224
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