Flare sighted near Imperial Beach Pier prompts water alert, Imperial Beach CA
Missing PersonA flare was seen about 100 yards from the Imperial Beach Pier, possibly signaling for help. Rescue units coordinated with lifeguards and harbor police to investigate the possible water emergency near the pier.
Audio|Source: Chula Vista Police and Fire
02:45
Transcript:
00:00
We have a flare about 100 yards from the pier, possibly someone calling for help, but our deputy doesn't hear or see anyone.
00:08
We're going to be all the way at the end of the pier. They can stay at their gear, or stage at the base of the pier.
00:15
And you guys can proceed out with the pro rings, and all the guys won't take it out there with the S. That's what you work.
00:28
METCHO, how are you turning?
00:34
Tadio with ESO,
00:36
we've got reports that will be all the way at West End here
00:41
we're able to get hold of Vipurs.
00:46
I'm actually on the phone with one of them right now.
00:49
And I also heard that SOS starting, I should get their eyes on it. That's for a moment.
01:01
Have the engine 39, Metro?
01:04
No, Frenchin 39.
01:08
I do have one lifeguard in-rout with a 40-minute ETA.
01:18
I copy.
01:20
You can send you a lift or see you a quick to reach here.
01:25
I'll contact.
01:28
I'll get back to you.
01:31
Thank you. Thank you.
01:32
Matt Givision 39?
01:34
Major 39.
01:36
Okay,
01:41
we made it out to the west end of the pier and met with the RP.
01:45
They're directing us to an orange flashing light, roughly...
01:52
A couple hundred yards to the west of the pier in open water.
02:01
We'll wait for ASTREA to get eyes on top, and then this will have to be investigated from the water. We have no access from our location.
02:12
5.H. 39, copy.
02:14
Make contact with the RP at the west end of the pier, and there's an orange open length, a couple hundred feet from the pier.
02:21
We'll be standing by for usher.
02:23
The driving is at 39.
02:29
It's 39. It's just being in the open water, can you check with the Harbor PD or the Coast Guard to see their ETA?
02:43
It's not for them. I've got my architect for you.
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Location mentioned:
Imperial Beach Pier, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
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