Paddleboarder reported in distress offshore near ocean beach park, Long Beach NY
Medical EmergencyA paddleboarder was reported as possibly in distress about half a mile offshore near Washington Boulevard and Ocean Beach Park. Responders found the person was no longer in distress and appeared safe.
Audio|Source: Nassau County Fire - Battalions 2,3, & 4
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Transcript:
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Signal 99[1] possible paddleboarder in distress near Washington Boulevard and Ocean Beach Park.
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(number withheld).
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The water rescue team and the rescue company, as well as the command post.
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Long Beach running signal 99 possible paddleboarder in distress.
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Near Washington Boulevard and Ocean Beach Park.
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(number withheld),
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(number withheld),
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Rescue, the water rescue team,
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and the command post.
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Two,
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three, one eye, I show you 13 and 21.
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Two,
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three, four, three, I show you on, see.
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Potential to be a paddleboarder,
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approximately a half a mile offshore having difficulty getting back, according to the caller.
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On scene.
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We got the caller on scene.
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The person's heading eastbound.
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Not in distress at the time.
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The person said they look fine now.
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Earlier, they appeared to have trouble against the tide, but now seem fine.
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Signal 12. We are moving to Magnoli.
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Just put another eye on them, but they are fine now.
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Long Beach unit signal 12 1615
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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Signal 99: Swimmer in distress / water rescue
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Location mentioned:
Ocean Beach Park, 300 W Broadway, Long Beach, NY 11561
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