Man rescued after jumping into river near Riverfront, Detroit MI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel responded to a report of a man jumping into the Detroit River near Riverfront Drive. Witnesses saw the individual enter the water wearing dark clothing and a heavy bag. Police, fire, and the Harbormaster coordinated a rescue operation near the riverwalk close to Ralph C. Wilson Park. One person was located in the water, and rescue efforts were underway.
Audio|Heard on: Wayne MI Law Dispatch Group Calls
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04:34
Transcript:
00:00
4194 and 5196, I need you to make this priority one run near Riverfront Drive.
00:05
Near Riverfront Drive, it's going to be for a suicide in progress.
00:09
A caller witnessed a male jump into the water with a heavy book bag.
00:18
Further information?
00:21
One page, I'll be around.
00:23
Twelve thirty-seven.
00:25
Radio twenty-five one, show me a route as well.
00:28
That's a good copy.
00:29
Let me know when you arrive.
00:31
MH1 also en route.
00:33
That's a good copy MH1.
00:37
Traffic coming by.
00:39
That's a good copy.
00:41
Be advised from getting an update now the operator is stating this happened about 10 minutes ago.
00:47
Unknown clothing description, dark winter clothing.
00:52
Six and we're out.
00:54
Twelve thirty-eight.
00:56
Yeah, 4172, you can put me on that also.
01:00
Twelve thirty-eight.
01:02
And again, those units headed near Riverfront.
01:05
I am being advised that it's at the riverwalk.
01:09
They say it's before the riverwalk connects to Ralph C. Wilson Park.
01:15
4172 good.
01:17
Twelve thirty-eight.
01:20
You know,
01:22
seven now. I'm still walking the floor.
01:28
1239.
01:30
25, what's pulling up?
01:33
1239.
01:36
Yeah, traffic coming five.
01:38
You can show me walking. I'll be walking upriver from the park towards River Place.
01:45
440.
01:46
Radio 417, show me pulling up.
01:50
1240.
01:52
Be advised, units responding near Riverfront, your caller stated they see an officer where the male jumped.
01:59
They also say the male was wearing all black with neon green socks.
02:11
Traffic coming five between the river place and getting flagged down.
02:18
Looks like we may have some witnesses.
02:22
4172, do you got the Harbormaster notified?
02:26
I'm trying to contact them now.
02:29
Harbormaster's on the way.
02:31
Last unit.
02:34
Harbormaster is on the way.
02:36
Thank you, Harbormaster.
02:39
Twenty-five watts with seven five.
02:43
Twelve forty-two.
02:46
4196 from that four, I'll see.
02:49
Twelve forty-two.
03:00
Our mess boat one, can you confirm the location?
03:04
Seven five has Harbormaster.
03:06
We have one in the water floating.
03:09
We need Harbormaster ASAP.
03:12
Okay, where do you want them? It's going to be near the park?
03:16
We are east of Riverfront apartment between the apartment and Centennial Park.
03:24
Copy that, sir.
03:26
Harbormaster, you copy that?
03:29
Hey, about two minutes out.
03:31
Twelve forty-three.
03:33
Do your best to maintain an eye on them.
03:36
Pass unit.
03:38
Do your best to maintain an eye on them.
03:42
1243.
03:44
Radio notify fire come east of Riverfront Apartments, see the scout car behind the post office.
03:52
That's a good copy, 1243.
03:55
See if they have life rings.
03:58
Checking on it now.
04:00
1244.
04:03
There are some life rings at Ralph C. Wilson Park.
04:05
Wilson Park.
04:07
Copy that, there are some life rings at that park.
04:12
Probably got one.
04:14
1244.
04:16
I've got it, but it was lit just this way.
04:19
1244.
04:21
36, your status?
04:25
How's the station on paper?
04:28
4844, your status?
04:33
Including twelve forty-five.
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Location mentioned:
Riverfront Dr, Detroit, MI 48226
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