Boaters rescued after flare spotted at Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel


Emergency responders are working to rescue people from a boat near the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel after a flare was seen. Additional boats are being sent to assist.
Audio|Source: Norfolk City Police Dispatch - 2nd Precinct
02:20
Transcript:
Responding to a water rescue at the HRVT, South Island. ISP is advising that their troopers saw a boat in the water next to the southwest bridge of the H.RVT that shot a flare. No description of the boat. I'll get to signal, too. 33, assignment complete. You can send me that way. Copy. Copy. Copy. Copy. 285, you want a North Carolina license for me? Go ahead. North Carolina tag, Lima Hotel Whiskey, Q027. Copy standby here. 33 radio. 33. Is there any marine unit as far as long as? Green 3rd. Sorry, sir, that's negative. 70 radio. 270. So we'll head out to that flare over here, the ATRBC. They're kind of the community beach. I said you want to be put on this one too, sir. Yeah, two before. Copy. 24A copy. Has Hampton been notified, see if they can get their boat in the water? They're aware. Copy. 285. 4-3-3-8-5. 4-3-8-5. Notified regime Marine Police, they have a boat that's docked right there on the other side of the bridge at Hampton. Copy. And 285, that's a negative 170 on a 2016 BMW to a Marquan Harris out of Elizabeth City, negative 170. Copy, thank you, ma'am.
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Location mentioned:
Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnels, 204 National Ave, Hampton, VA 23663
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