Flooding surrounds person on island near riverfront park, Ellensburg WA
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WildfireA person is stranded alone on an island near Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park due to rising floodwaters surrounding their camp. The water is about 5 to 7 feet from the camp, and the individual does not have a vehicle, only a bicycle.
Audio|Heard on: Kittitas County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Water rescue at Irene Rinehart.
00:11
112, transient female at Irene Rinehart, advising the waters come up near her camp on the north side.
00:18
I'll be accessed off the freeway, advising she's surrounded by water on the island.
00:24
Is alone,
00:26
does not have a vehicle only a bicycle.
00:31
Point 12.
00:33
In route.
00:34
Nice.
00:37
112.19-246.
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Take on 112.19,
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Water is approximately 5 to 7 feet away from her camp.
00:52
White cold.
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Location mentioned:
Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park, 1081 Umptanum Rd, Ellensburg, WA 98926
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