Man struggles in rip current at Murrells Inlet, Murrells Inlet SC


A man estimated to be in his 50s or 60s is caught in a rip current near South Waccamaw Drive in Murrells Inlet. He is struggling to stay above water, prompting a rescue response.
Audio|Source: Georgetown County Public Saftey
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Transcript:
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Drive, collars, and your husband is in the water trying to get to the swimmer.
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We're getting further on 911 now.
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Mail for that swimmer in distress.
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10-9[1] the address one more time.
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Near South Waccamaw Dr.
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State, 44. We'll be around. 10-4[2]. Visual, they said the subject is in his 50s, the 60s possibly caught in a rip current.
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He is staying above water, but he is struggling.
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Coming through where I was doing.
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10-4[2].
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I'm a man, Mr.
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(name withheld). He's having to drop them off as you're heading north.
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He's in so fast.
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Ralph Seven.
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Rout seven. What's your 20?
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
10-9: Repeat last transmission
[2]
10-4: Acknowledgment / Affirmative (Message received)
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Location mentioned:
Near S Waccamaw Dr, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
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