Marine units respond to distress flare near Norfolk


Marine units responded to a distress flare from a boat. They found the vessel and confirmed the operator is safe, with no ongoing emergency.
Audio|Source: Norfolk City Fire and EMS Dispatch
01:46
Transcript:
Check on team. At 2104. At 15, you're responding on breathing problems at 8218 Briwood Circle. It's going to be for a female patient 56 years old, shortness of breath, lightheadedness and confusion. History of heart issues and his... similar episode about a month ago. Fire boat 13 to command. Go ahead. Yes, we located the boat that shot the flare. He said he was having issues with his motor about two hours ago, but he's made it safely to the boat ground, and he's putting his boat on the trailer and about to leave. Copy that, thank you. Time to copy. We're going to be clear in all units. We found the vessel that shot the flare off and everything to take it before. Command, Hampton Fireboat. Hampton Fireboat's clear on traffic. We're going to be returning. Copy, thank you for your assistance. Commander Norfolk. Go ahead. The vessel that shot flare-off has been located, everything's signal 4. Our aided will be remaining on scene at the boat ramp to collect information based at the attack channel back. Copy. 2106. The 13th of the clear. I'm at 2107.
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Location mentioned:
Near Bayville St, Norfolk, VA 23503
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