Search called off after missing person found at work, Malibu CA
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A search and rescue operation was launched for a missing person near Point Dume coastal waters. Divers, paddlers, and a helicopter were involved in the search. The missing person was later found at their workplace, confirming they were not in the water. All search resources were canceled.
Audio|Heard on: Los Angeles County Fire V-2
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01:49
Transcript:
00:00
LADMIC, Sheriff Arabeiro's Lepstein.
00:01
We got our copter overhead performing the search.
00:05
So updates on our searches, we do have three paddlers in the water.
00:08
Doing a near-shore search, the RWC is assisting with that.
00:11
We will be putting divers in the water shortly.
00:13
I'll give you an update when we get to that.
00:15
I've sent you a description of the missing person via NBC.
00:20
We are requesting Coast Guard send a copter when they're available.
00:25
If you can give me an ETA on that, I'd like to deconflict with our air assets.
00:33
Zoom, I-CLA copy,
00:35
requesting a Coast Guard copter with the ETA.
00:42
L.A. Battalion 23.
00:45
Can you start a move up to Fire Station 71 outside of this coastal stations? We have an event planned at 1030.
00:59
L.A. copy.
01:01
Move up to Fire Station 71.
01:05
That's affirmative.
01:07
Additionally, we have engine 65 going to be moved up to 88s already.
01:15
LA, copy.
01:22
LAZE, with an update. LAZMIC with an update.
01:28
Do you, go ahead.
01:32
LA do my seat.
01:33
LA Sheriff did respond to the missing person's workplace.
01:37
The missing person was at work less than one hour ago and then left that scene.
01:41
We've been on scene for more than an hour.
01:44
The missing person is not here in the water.
01:46
You can cancel all incoming resources and release those on scene.
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