Boat with broken anchor drifting on Mississippi River


Audio|Source: Winona City/County Public Safety
02:44
Transcript:
503. Go ahead. I have a stranded (name withheld) on the Mississippi near Dix. I contacted boat patrol, and they are in route. I just thought they would advise you as well. Copy. Are they floating or on island or where that? They're floating, I believe, between Dix and then the island kitty corner from Dix. They said they can see the fuel sign. I did advise them to throw their anchor. They were looking for it and were unsure if it was on the border not. Okay. K-397 LAC. Go ahead. Do they want assistance at all with that stranded (name withheld) or do they've got it covered? Bull patrols stated he would come out and get the boat. So if you're in the area, I'm sure they would take assistance. Patrol and they got 22 and I'll take care of it. 10-4? 503. Go ahead. Sounds like my partner's on the phone and their anchor is broken and they're drifting under the high bridge. You want me to see a fire can assist? Stand by. I was just going to get her a call. 97. T-239-7. Go ahead. Just an update, they are drifting still, they're going underneath the high bridge, the highway 43, the tall bridge. 10-4. I'm headed back from Great West Street Park, so I'll be there shortly. you on the water.
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MN-43, Winona, MN
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