Motorist stranded in floodwaters under highway bridge, Tillamook OR
TrafficA motorist in a white station wagon tried to cross flooded waters under the Highway 6 Railroad Bridge and became stuck. Officers helped the motorist and gave them a ride to a nearby inn where they secured a room.
Audio|Source: Tillamook County Police, Fire, EMS, EM, and Public Works
03:27
Transcript:
00:00
So we just got a call advised that there is a subject in a white station wagon that was attempting to cross through the water under the Highway 6 Railroad Bridge.
00:10
He's on the First Street side that is currently pulled up on side of the road with all the splashers on.
00:17
Copy in route.
00:19
Okay.
00:24
106, 112, where are you coming from?
00:28
I'm in Furt Myers right now.
00:32
Copy, it will take you a while we get around, I'll head to that.
00:37
Okay, thank you.
00:43
You can show me in the area.
00:54
Airwantile, I'll be on.
00:57
1058.
01:03
Call.
01:09
10.5, copy a call.
01:13
5.
01:15
105. 105, can be a juvenile at Tomlick Junior High School 3906, Alder Lane and Tomlick.
01:22
Okay.
01:24
Chief 71, status check.
01:28
Chief 71. I was able to give the motorist a courtesy ride over to the Western Royal Inn, where they have secured a room for the day.
01:40
11.03.
01:45
You can show me clear available.
01:48
Okay.
01:54
You want to attack two.
02:00
One away.
02:01
The female doesn't speak any English.
02:14
Looks like the engine is flooded with water.
02:17
She's wondering if we can call Berg's for their available.
02:22
Check an advice.
02:28
6 do you want on tack two.
02:33
One always.
02:36
And isn't route.
02:46
11.6.
02:50
See if we can get closer to the bridge itself,
02:53
but it is pretty flooded.
03:00
Copy that.
03:07
I'll give you another shout once I'm out of the water.
03:24
6,000 clear, K&TW551.
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OR-6, Tillamook, OR
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