Search for possible body near hoover yacht club water, Westerville OH


Emergency responders are searching for a possible body in the water near the hoover yacht club off Smothers Road. They have seen clothing in the water but have not confirmed the presence of a body. Columbus police have been notified and are involved in the search.
Audio|Source: Westerville Police, Fire and EMS
05:55
Transcript:
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Chief 113 will be unseen off Smothers Road.
00:02
I'll be out investigating.
00:03
The Chief 113, you're on the scene in command.
00:06
Now she's saying she's on the opposite side of the Hoover Yacht Club, so the Manta 2 might be correct.
00:13
Did the caller provide a description so we can try to make contact?
00:17
So the body in the water has a brown hoodie on near a rock?
00:20
No, ma'am, the caller description, so we can make contact with the caller.
00:24
Stay-by, we'll get it.
00:25
Chief 113, they're going to be in a boat in the water of the brothers wearing a blue tank top and shorts and the collar is wearing a green, green shorts and jeans.
00:35
That's clear.
00:36
I think I just passed them on the water on Smothers Road.
00:40
You're clear.
00:41
Chief 1-11 to Westfordville.
00:42
Chief 1-11.
00:43
I also just want to make sure you notify Columbus for this run as well.
00:46
We have notified Columbus.
00:48
You're clear, thank you.
00:50
Vote 111 to Chief 113.
00:52
Go ahead.
00:53
Are we best put in at the Yacht Club or Walmart Street?
00:57
Right now, this stage on Smothers Road at the entrance,
01:01
I have visual on the body in the water.
01:04
I just need one boat, one medic,
01:07
and one engine. All others can return.
01:08
Medical Control and Service
01:10
1022 Angel 113 to boat 111.
01:14
You continue in, we'll just bring our engine.
01:16
That's sheet. Command of all incoming units. I'll be about three-quarters of the way down Smothers Road to the other side of the reservoir. Vote 111. If you can go to the north boat boat ramp, I believe it's walnut, put in there.
01:42
I do have an article clothing in the water. I don't have the visual on an actual body at this time. 486. Let me be tied up a minute here on the 5-4. I copy.
02:05
dispatch we canceled on the mother's road. Chief 11 in the Westford. Chief 11th. Okay, can make sure a C.P. D.P. 11th. Okay, you can make sure a C.P. D.E.
02:25
Yes, they're all day on my callback. I was on the line with the caller, and Columbus dispatched, they did say they were sending officers for all of the EPA. Here, we'll have something more here in a few minutes. I'll advise if we still need them, but go ahead and start them.
02:40
A prep for deployment, but hold on by putting it in the water. We're going to save a pipe pole will determine what we need to know. 20 to 86. Do you need another unit there? No, I got it flowing for now, but if it is 1018[1], the other jurisdiction is probably going to shut the road down, I'm assuming.
Police codes explained
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1018: Possible deceased person / body found
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Location mentioned:
Near Smothers Rd, Westerville, OH 43082
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