Person stranded on jet ski near south pier seeks help, Douglas MI
Other Non-Crime EventA person on a jet ski got stranded about 150 yards south of the South Pier after the engine stalled. The person is safe with a life jacket and phone, and has anchored the jet ski to stop drifting. Emergency help was requested to assist getting the person back to shore.
Audio|Source: Southwest Michigan Counties Fire
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Transcript:
00:00
He's on a jet ski engine stalled. He is not able to get in. He's not taking on water. He did put an anchor in the water, so he doesn't float out farther. It does have a life jacket, as well as his phone. Just requesting assistance to get in to shore. Again, South even fire request to respond to 60 Water Street. 150 yards south of South Pier and 150 yards from shore on a sold-out jet ski and not taking on water.
00:28
Did it put an anchor in the water so it doesn't float farther out, just have his life check and phone with him, just looking for assistance getting in. Advice will clear Central is clear at 1438. Just back 2,200. Our fireboat is out of service. We're going to need them to get a hold of Marine unit in order to get folded shore.
00:54
Central is clear and get a hold of a Marine unit at 1438. Central from State's 2,200. 2200, go ahead. So you get disregard tones for our responders, that'd be great.
01:15
straight off the South Pier. Again, Southeastwood Fire. These are your district area towns for 60 Water Street just off the South Pier.
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Location mentioned:
Near Water St, Douglas, MI 49406
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