Boat adrift near Riverwood Road bridge is not in distress, Norfolk VA
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Non-Crime EventAs discussed during the dispatch call, authorities responded to a report of a boat adrift under the 264 Broad Creek Bridge near Riverwood Road, Norfolk. The Coast Guard and police were aware of the vessel, which had been in the water for weeks and was not in distress. The boat is anchored and poses no threat to the bridge. The situation was downgraded to non-emergency and handled by police and the Coast Guard.
Audio|Heard on: Norfolk VA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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04:23
Transcript:
00:00
Medic 4 here responding near Riverwood Road for a water rescue.
00:05
Complaint advises it is under the 264 Broad Creek Bridge.
00:11
Boat has been in the water approximately two weeks.
00:14
Does not look like anybody's on it.
00:16
However, it is.
00:19
Approximately 50 yards off of the backlight at the caller's location.
00:26
Worried that somebody,
00:28
that it may drift and hit.
00:33
North Recall units responding for this water rescue, be advised.
00:37
The call taker did contact the Coast Guard who stated they have had multiple calls about this boat.
00:42
They are going to reach out to the owner of the boat and will provide further updates to us.
00:46
However, they have not cleared us.
00:48
They are aware of the boat though.
00:51
Battalion 3 to Ladder 13.
00:55
Ladder 13.
00:57
I missed your last transmission.
00:59
Were you trying to request for Chesapeake or Portsmouth?
01:05
I was asking for Chesapeake also respond.
01:09
Okay, copy based on the comments, not sure if we are going to need any of this.
01:14
Let's hold steady until we get Engine Four on scene and get eyes on it.
01:21
Alright, received.
01:23
We will stage at the boat ramp and are ready to go underway if needed.
01:29
Okay, copy.
01:31
Battalion 3 to Engine 4.
01:34
Engine 4, we are arriving on scene now, Chief.
01:37
Getting behind one of these houses to access water and will update shortly.
01:44
Okay, copy. Not sure if you heard all comments, but this is a known vessel not in distress and Coast Guard is aware.
01:54
Yes sir, I heard that.
01:59
Norfolk PD to the town.
02:03
Go ahead sir.
02:05
This is Norfolk Police Marine One en route on land.
02:07
We are aware of the vessel.
02:09
It came out Wicker a couple months ago.
02:10
Coast Guard sent it in that area because it was supposedly loose.
02:13
Okay, copy.
02:20
Is there any need for emergency response or are you aware of it?
02:26
We were with it a couple months ago, heading down now to verify again.
02:31
Last time checked, it was supposed to be on Virginia Beach line, may have moved to Norfolk line.
02:37
Okay, copy.
02:38
Downgrading to non-emergency based on those comments.
02:45
Yes sir, concur.
02:48
Out of 13 copies.
02:51
Engine Four to Battalion Three, responded to boat rescue.
02:56
Spoken to homeowner.
03:00
Everyone is aware of the vessel.
03:02
Individual owning vessel comes out once a week.
03:06
Takes with it and allows it to drift back and forth in waterway.
03:12
Resident says no one on boat currently and it will not hit the bridge.
03:21
Fine with PD and Coast Guard handling situation.
03:27
Okay, Battalion 3 copies.
03:29
All units can clear.
03:34
Norfolk Police Marine One, we copy.
03:36
I'll be en route.
03:37
What changes to the situation?
03:40
Verify the boat is not going to damage the bridge, right?
03:46
That's a negative.
03:47
Right now it is anchored from the bow.
03:51
About 50 yards south of the bridge and appears to be anchored.
03:58
The line appears taut.
04:02
Proper that.
04:03
I'll handle it and update the situation.
04:09
Received.
04:11
All Norfolk units copy, you can clear.
04:14
13 copy. Norfolk, cancel Chesapeake fire boat as well please.
04:20
Over, copy.
04:22
93 copies as well.
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Location mentioned:
Riverwood Rd, Norfolk, VA 23502
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