Person rescued after jumping into river near MacArthur Bridge, Detroit MI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were dispatched to MacArthur Bridge in Detroit after reports of a suicide attempt. A person jumped into the river but was located alive near the river wall on the north side of the water. The Harbormaster’s boat and medics coordinated the rescue, and the person was successfully brought to safety.
Audio|Heard on: Wayne MI Law Dispatch Group Calls
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03:4
Transcript:
00:00
Seven five getting near East Jefferson for a suicide in progress.
00:04
Seven thousand East Jefferson, it's going to be over the MacArthur Bridge.
00:09
The person fainted over the overpass but tried to jump.
00:19
It says the person jumped in the river.
00:21
Can we notify Harbormaster?
00:31
They just had a person jump in the water over the MacArthur Bridge to Belle Isle Bridge.
00:41
Harbormaster Base, boat nine is on the way.
01:16
Person is in the river.
01:19
Still breathing, still alive.
01:30
Be advised, the person is on the north side of the water, right by the river wall.
01:41
Seven five, be advised we have eyes on the person.
02:42
We have a fireman on foot approaching now.
02:53
Boat nine is pulling up.
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Location mentioned:
MacArthur Bridge, 7200 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48214
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