Search and ice rescue operation near Knight Island bay, North Hero VT
Missing PersonMultiple fire and rescue teams are conducting a search and ice rescue in a shallow bay near Knight Island and Holiday Point Road. The Coast Guard and local fire departments are involved. Two rescuers in Mustang suits are entering the water to search along the shore.
Audio|Source: Grand Isle County Fire Dispatch
03:5
Transcript:
00:00
Upday, we've done about half mile between the southern chip of Knights Island and the northern tips of James Island.
00:09
All right, copy that.
00:16
Broaden, work your way further north now.
00:27
There'll be a Coast Guard vessel on scene,
00:32
317's call sign.
00:34
I'll have you coordinate with them. They had a EPA of about 15.
00:45
North Arrow Command, South Zero Marine One. We're on the south side of Night Island with St. Alba's Rescue. St. Alba's Fire right now.
01:00
Copy that. Contact station Burlington, 23 Alpha.
01:05
They'll probably set you guys up with search locations.
01:09
And then update them every 15 minutes if you can please.
01:16
Southern Air Marine One copies.
01:29
North York, Command.
01:31
I need a couple of units to slide up to area near Holiday Point Road.
01:44
North Hero Command, Grand Isle, Marine One coming up to City Bay, we can head up to Holiday Point Road by Hattn Island.
01:52
All right, copy that.
02:01
Shelburne, North Zero C-1.
02:04
North Zero C-1.
02:09
Can you turn out Alburn fire to respond to near Holiday Point Road with some ice rescue or location here?
02:23
And meet up with Grenad County Sheriff there.
02:28
Bobby said ice rescue or flotation gear?
02:33
They're going to need some emergencies on, please.
02:37
It's a very, very shallow bay, probably two feet of water, so we're having difficulty getting boats in there.
02:49
Vote 37 command.
02:52
Go ahead, 3-7.
02:55
I got two Mustang suits, we're going to put two people in the water to walk the shore.
03:01
All right, I'll have Albert continue just to make sure.
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Location mentioned:
Knight Island, North Hero, VT 05474
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