Man struggles to breathe during water rescue at marina, Rio Verde AZ
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A man swimming near Bartlett Lake Marina began struggling to breathe and appeared to be drowning. Emergency responders were notified for a water rescue.
Audio|Heard on: Mesa Fire, Gilbert Fire, Queen Creek Fire
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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Emergency traffic before Bartlett at the marina.
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It's going to be...
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I'm 911 again at Bartlett for 901[1] all you know if there's wanting to acknowledge on leaks all of those clears (number withheld)
00:17
10 far it's going to be near the marina
00:24
set a male in the water swimming without because it was swimming and is now out of breath
00:30
sounds of drowning are heard in the background.
00:35
Coordinates are in the call.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
901: Medical emergency involving an injured, ill, or deceased person requiring urgent response.
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Location mentioned:
Bartlett Lake Marina, 20808 E Bartlett Dam Rd, Rio Verde, AZ 85263
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