Vessel taking on water escorted to marina, Hampton VA


A radio recording of emergency responders about a small boat taking on water near the bridge tunnel. Responders found two people on the vessel, met them with fireboats and medics, and escorted the boat to Old Point Comfort Marina. No injuries were reported and the people on board declined medical transport.
Audio|Source: Hampton Fire and Rescue
07:5
Transcript:
Dispatch requested boat and medical units for a vessel taking on water with two people on board near the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. Multiple fire and rescue boats and medics responded and searched the area. Units located a small fishing vessel near a lifeguard stand and made contact. The two people on board wore light jackets. Fireboats and other units escorted the vessel, which remained under its own power, to Old Point Comfort Marina. No fire or injuries were reported. The occupants refused transport. Command was established at Old Point Comfort Marina at 15:55.
Dispatch requested boat and medical units for a vessel taking on water with two people on board near the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. Multiple fire and rescue boats and medics responded and searched the area. Units located a small fishing vessel near a lifeguard stand and made contact. The two people on board wore light jackets. Fireboats and other units escorted the vessel, which remained under its own power, to Old Point Comfort Marina. No fire or injuries were reported. The occupants refused transport. Command was established at Old Point Comfort Marina at 15:55.
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Location mentioned:
Near McNair Dr Building 207, Hampton, VA 23651
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