Search underway for missing hiker near Route 128, Manchester By The Sea MA
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Missing PersonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews conducted a search and rescue operation near Route 128 in Manchester-by-the-Sea for a missing person believed to be in a wooded area between local landmarks such as the fire tower, Coastal Auto Repair, and Cape Ann Storage. The person stayed in place while responders coordinated their approach and confirmed they could walk out with assistance if needed. No injuries were reported, and communication was maintained with reduced phone quality during the operation.
Audio|Heard on: Manchester-By-The-Sea Fire Department
Listen to dispatch call
03:26
Transcript:
00:00
Is this a car three from regional?
00:03
Car three is answering regional.
00:07
I have a little bit better mapping on that (name withheld).
00:10
I have them in the middle of a triangle between the fire tower, the coastal auto repair, Cape Ann storage, and Route 128.
00:20
They are in the forest between those three points.
00:26
Received, thank you.
00:34
A1 regional, A1's arriving.
00:36
Let's see.
00:39
It's C1 on scene.
00:47
I'm Manchester C1.
00:54
Regional answering C1.
00:57
You don't have an updated location, do you?
01:05
Just stand by one, sir.
01:12
C1, the most up-to-date address is logged.
01:19
It will be in the CAD comments as well.
01:22
Received.
01:30
Regional, C1's going to assume command.
01:35
Okay, C1 has command.
01:39
C3 to C1.
01:42
Go ahead.
01:45
Yeah, if you assume command,
01:48
would it be good if you just tell them not to move anymore? Is that easier?
01:53
That was going to be my next transmission.
01:56
Command to radio.
01:59
She was requested to stay put in the location.
02:06
Where is it?
02:13
Command from regional.
02:16
Go ahead.
02:19
Advising with an update, we still have the caller on the line.
02:21
They stated their phone battery is at 68%.
02:24
The phone quality has been poor.
02:26
They said they are sitting on rocks and staying at their location.
02:32
Acknowledged and same location, hasn't moved.
02:38
Affirmative at this time.
02:42
Once we get to them, are they able to walk out with assistance or need to be carried?
02:51
No reported injuries at this time, should be able to walk out.
03:04
Fire headquarters, School Street command.
03:07
Go ahead.
03:10
Would you like Squad Three or any additional personnel at the scene?
03:18
Prepare for weather conditions and bring Squad Two up.
03:23
Start this way, that would be great.
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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:
MA-128, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
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