Coast Guard rushes to hypothermic water rescue at Westport beach, Westport CA
Medical EmergencyA 25-year-old man spent 40 minutes in cold water near Westport beach, which left him hypothermic and exhausted onshore as Coast Guard helicopter responded.
Audio|Source: Mendocino County Sheriff, Fire, EMS, Cal Fire and CHP
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Transcript:
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We have one male patient approximately 25 years old.
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Within the water, about 45 minutes, did not lose consciousness.
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Hypothermic, exhausted on the beach.
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You can have everybody remain incoming to my location.
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I'll be at the south point of the campground out on the beach.
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I need copy.
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T-10 at the vantage toe.
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436.
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436.
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Power 436, en route to scene in Westport approximately 25 minutes.
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En route, 25 minutes to Westport.
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Additionally,
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Coast Guard has launched their helicopter maybe in the area.
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1239.
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Probably.
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Union is responding to water rescue with support for Chief 8500 at scene update information be one 25-year-old male,
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then the water for about 40 minutes, hypothermic remains on the beach.
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Chief 8500 will be at the south point of the campground of the beach.
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1239.30 copies, 8530 at scene.
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Location mentioned:
Westport, CA
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