Large pine tree hanging over Elk Creek Road, Watauga County NC
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, a large pine tree was reported hanging over the roadway near the Elk Creek Road underpass in North Carolina. Responders determined the tree was stable and referred the situation to the Department of Transportation for handling.
Audio|Heard on: Watauga County Fire, EMS and Rescue, Boone and Blowing Rock Fire
Listen to dispatch call
00:41
Transcript:
00:00
Did they advise it was right as you're coming down Elk Creek Road, under the overpass? There is a very large pine that is hanging over the roadway.
00:13
We're not going to be able to do anything with it.
00:17
It looks stable at this point.
00:20
Do you have any further?
00:22
10-4[1] that sounds like the one they're describing then.
00:30
Okay, ten four.
00:31
Yeah, it's hanging over the roadway.
00:34
It's hung up in the other trees.
00:38
It's going to be a Department of Transportation thing.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
10-4: Acknowledgment / OK
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Location mentioned:
Elk Creek Rd, North Carolina 28618
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