Boat sinks near lighthouse; two swimmers attempt to reach shore


Audio|Source: Ashland Bayfield Counties Public Safety
01:12
Transcript:
Dispatch incoming EMS and Firetown City of Ashland. Dispatch to Ashland, EMAX, and Ashland Fire. Response requested down to Lake Superior near the lighthouse, received a report of a boat that is taking on water. Two individuals on board with life jackets that are currently attempting to swim towards the shoreline. Caller was not on site and had received a call from one of the parties involved. No further information at this time, we will be notifying the Coast Guard. Dispatch to Ashland AMS and Ashland Fire response requested to Lake Superior near the Lighthouse. for a report of a boat that is sinking two individuals on board with life jackets are attempting to swim towards the shoreline. Call came from a third party not on scene that had received this information directly from one of the individuals involved. We are contacting the Coast Guard now. Telepage, 1900.
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