Train briefly stopped for person near Lake Merritt, Oakland CA
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Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, a train operator reported seeing a person walking near the trackway close to Lake Merritt Station. The individual, wearing a blue top, was later seen possibly climbing or crossing a fence toward the street. Trains were temporarily held as a precaution while the area was checked. Police or transit personnel did not confirm any trespassing.
Audio|Heard on: Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) - Rail Operations
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01:57
Transcript:
00:00
Central 227, I'm stopped on the A2 approaching Lake Merritt.
00:06
I just passed someone walking along the trackway.
00:10
Blue top and walking on the walkway.
00:15
Like I said, on the A2 side.
00:16
I can't see them now.
00:31
I see somebody crossing the street.
00:30
They could have jumped the fence.
01:30
Copy — last seen person possibly leaving area, may have hopped the fence toward the street side.
01:38
Looks like they crossed the street, but it's dark.
01:43
Okay, I'm not sure.
01:46
Clear of your train, you're released.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Lake Merritt, 800 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607
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