Hiker lost in Long Reach Preserve located safely, Harpswell ME
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A hiker got lost in Long Reach Preserve near Hurtle Island Road. The person called for help and was advised to stay in place while rescue teams responded.
Audio|Heard on: Cumberland County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
00:59
Transcript:
00:00
City number five, standby for after wilderness.
00:03
It'll be for a lost hike in the area of the Hurtle Island Road.
00:08
It's a long reach preserve.
00:13
County 100.
00:16
Go ahead.
00:19
You might starting down there in case the fire department you need you.
00:28
Have we had contact with the person that they just lost? They're on the phone with us, they're just lost, have no way how to get out.
00:39
No idea how to get out.
00:42
And if you look, that link in the call is their exact location.
00:52
copies and just assure that they stay exactly where they are.
00:57
Don't try to move.
00:58
We'll find him, no problem.
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Location mentioned:
Long Reach Preserve, 648 Harpswell Islands Rd, Harpswell, ME 04079
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