Man stranded on river island after kayak capsizes, Redding CA


A man overturned his kayak near Riverside Dr and reached Center Island. He is walking on the island, but the caller cannot reach him because of the river current. It is unclear whether he needs medical help.
Audio|Source: SHASCOM EMS Dispatch
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Transcript:
Units responded to the area near Riverside Dr at Wortley Lane in Redding. Caller advised her husband overturned his kayak. The male got out of the water and is now on Center Island just south of South Bonaview. The caller cannot get back to him because of the current. He is up and walking on the island. It is unknown if he needs medical assistance due to the distance.
Units responded to the area near Riverside Dr at Wortley Lane in Redding. Caller advised her husband overturned his kayak. The male got out of the water and is now on Center Island just south of South Bonaview. The caller cannot get back to him because of the current. He is up and walking on the island. It is unknown if he needs medical assistance due to the distance.
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Location mentioned:
Near Riverside Dr, Redding, CA 96001
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