Deer carcass reported on railroad tracks near Dexter, Dexter MO


A deer carcass was found on the main railroad tracks near Dexter at milepost 143.7. A track inspector was sent to check for safety risks to trains.
Audio|Source: UPRR Hoxie Sub: Dexter, MO Area
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Transcript:
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Yeah, I don't know that there's much that you guys can do about this.
00:03
But I did get a report from RMCC that there is a deer carcass on the main tracks at 143.7.
00:15
Over. That's correct.
00:16
I don't know where that is in relation to the grade.
00:20
Obviously, I don't want you to put yourself at risk of stalling.
00:23
But if that location puts you past the grade, then maybe go by there,
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ease by there and see if there's any risk to your train.
00:34
Over? Okay, yep, that's definitely problematic.
00:37
Okay, I'm going to knock these lights down.
00:39
You're a key train in emergency at Dexter and we'll let track inspector go check out the carcass, over?
00:47
Okay, thanks.
00:48
Dispatcher 33 out.
00:50
Brandon Smith, did you copy that over? I copy it over.
00:54
143.7, uh,
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check it out, over.
00:56
Copy that, I'll check out the deer cards at 143.7.
00:59
Okay, it'll take some time to for this Charleston Junction to time out to get the switch for you, but we'll, when it comes out of time, I'll send you something over.
01:12
All right, I'll be here waiting over.
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Thank you, 33 out.
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Location mentioned:
Dexter, MO 63841
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