Person swimming near freighter at Lighthouse Beach, Port Huron MI


A caller reported a male swimming near a freighter at Lighthouse Beach. The male wore a life jacket and did not seem to be in distress. Emergency services were dispatched to check on his safety.
Audio|Source: St. Clair County Police, Fire and EMS Simulcast
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Transcript:
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Attention port here on Engine 1. You're needed for a general fire call in the area of Lighthouse Beach, near Omar Street.
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We've received one call, caller concerned about a male swimming in the river. He is wearing a life jacket,
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stated he is close to a freighter. She'd like him checked on, although it does not appear he's in any kind of distress.
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Your time, 1526.
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17.
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Go ahead.
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Off 11, we're clear the last, if you want to go with us next.
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Okay, it's room 618.
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Clear.
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Just advised, and we're going to send the fire department up to Lighthouse Beach for the concerns of a caller of a male swimming on his back with a life jacket on.
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However, if he feels he's too close to the freighter channel,
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but does not appear to be in any distress.
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Location mentioned:
Lighthouse Beach, 3550 Gratiot Ave, Port Huron, MI 48060
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