Boat distress beacon prompts marine unit dispatch, Chicago IL
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A marine unit was sent near West Sherwin after a boat on the north side showed a distress beacon.
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Transcript:
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And we're getting a Marine, near West Sherwin.
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It says there's a boat that's showing a distress beacon.
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The boat is on the north,
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the North Side.
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Location mentioned:
W Sherwin Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
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