Reported drowning at ocean location resolved without aid


Dispatchers reported a possible drowning in the ocean, but lifeguards confirmed no help was needed and the alert was accidental.
Audio|Source: Virginia Beach EMS
02:28
Transcript:
EMS 4 to 924 P. 924 P. Hey, I have a family member here. Transport decision and which hospital if you are transporting. You have told your traffic temporarily. Refu 17, EMS3 and 1 1420P, respond for a drowning 3201 Little Island Road. Standby for attack assignment, that's 1320. This looks like it's actually an ocean, not in a pool. Can we please re-dispatch appropriately? Ted, sir, I'm working on correcting that now as a dispatching error, 1320. Engine 19 of Virginia Beach. Legend 19. You can't cancel all responding resources. He has an accidental alarm. No emergency here. You want 1620 a copy? He's direct. 1322. You start a roll call. Engine 17. Agent 17. Rescue 1. Rescue 1. Thank you 1. You can hold with EMS-17-1420 or so that EMS assets can clear. 1323. Marine Medicines Rescue both three copies clear and available Broadway. They're denying needing any assistance.
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Location mentioned:
Near Little Island Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
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