Firefighter Practicing Paddling Mistaken for Drowning, Hollywood FL
Emergency units responded to a report of a drowning near North Ocean Drive and Margaritaville. It was confirmed the person in the water was a firefighter practicing paddling on a board.
Audio|Source: Broward County Fire/Rescue Dispatch
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Transcript:
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The 40, Charlie, drowning open water.
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40 Charlie, Ruston 40, Engine 40, and Tyne 5, EMS 31.
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Responding to an open to an overall grounding.
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The Ocean in front of near North Ocean Drive and Ritaville,
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728.
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6-0-2-6-1. I'll see first one. Probably. This is a real-all.
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Good point.
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To rescue, Miss Petson 75.
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So, I'm sure it's going to be one of our guys practicing paddling out in the ocean.
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To the tenant working in their zone, just confirmed he is out on a board in paddling.
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Location mentioned:
Near N Ocean Dr, Hollywood, FL 33019
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