Paddleboarder reported in distress near Blackburn Bridge, Osprey FL
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Other Non-CrimeAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a marine rescue call near the Blackburn Point Bridge in Osprey, Florida, after a paddleboarder was reported in distress. Multiple marine and rescue units searched the area and made visual contact with the individual, who was determined not to be in distress. The situation was resolved without further incident.
Audio|Heard on: Sarasota FL Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
05:47
Transcript:
00:00
What's the nature of the marine rescue call?
00:04
The caller is advising they have a visual of a paddleboarder that appears to be in distress just south of the Blackburn Point Bridge.
00:13
Correction, it's going to be north of the Blackburn Bridge.
00:17
All right, copy that.
00:18
You can show us responding with our jet ski.
00:22
Copy, we're responding on jet ski.
00:25
What are you looking for?
00:29
The dispatch address is at the caller's location.
00:34
I believe so.
00:35
We'll confirm as soon as we can.
00:38
Copy. Going to the bridge to see if I get a visual.
00:41
We'll have one unit proceed to the caller's location and meet with them.
00:47
Unit 2738, we're at the Blackburn Point Bridge, we'll advise.
00:55
Engine three is en route on Marine One.
01:03
Dispatch, engine 51 arrived at Rescue Boat 51.
01:11
Is this in the intercoastal or in the Gulf?
01:16
Just north of the Blackburn Bridge, intercoastal side.
01:29
On scene with SSO at the east side of the Blackburn Bridge attempting to make visual.
01:39
Establishing Blackburn Point Command.
01:50
Dispatch, Coast Guard, do you have any information on the call?
01:54
At this time we have a single caller advising visual of a paddleboarder that appears in distress.
02:03
Got visual on a paddleboarder, still in the center of the bay, blue paddleboard, white clothing.
02:25
Single paddleboarder sitting on a paddleboard, two jet skis speaking to the person right now, unable to tell if assistance is needed.
02:40
Paddleboarder staying up, unknown if in distress.
02:43
Caller advised they no longer have a visual.
02:56
Original description from caller was blue paddleboard with white clothing.
03:06
Rescue 123 on scene in the area.
03:16
All incoming units to stage at the boat ramp area off Blackburn Point.
03:32
Dispatch copies, all units to stage at Blackburn Marina.
03:50
Confirming single paddleboarder in area who does not appear to be in distress.
04:05
Do we need the Coast Guard to respond at this time? Negative.
04:59
Visual on person standing on seawall near the caller's location.
05:06
One person on a paddleboard paddling through the channel.
05:18
Person is making their way south towards the Blackburn Bridge.
05:34
Rescue unit asked to stand by at the dock pending further information.
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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:
Blackburn Point Swing Bridge, Blackburn Point Rd, Osprey, FL 34229
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