Humboldt, Going Down!
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Feb. 16, 2019
Going Down @ 5:58 a.m.
Going Down @ 4:51 a.m.
unofficial / 3:08 a.m.
Clam Beach, TC w/injuries, solo veh one patient possibly refusing medical aid, 101 near Crannell, CHP at scene requesting; Arcata Fire & Ambulance dispatched
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unofficial / 1:18 a.m.
Scenic IC reports that the patient’s been loaded into the ambulance, most resources at the scene will be committed for 30 minutes
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unofficial / 12:37 a.m.
Scenic IC now reporting that the Coast Guard has been released, and the patient has been loaded into a stokes basket to be rope-rescue carried up to the ambulance.
unofficial / 12:35 a.m.
6561 just radioed to the IC, “nice job tonight, look forward to working with you guys again.” From the message timing and his tone of voice, it didn’t sound like they took the patient by air, but not sure
unofficial / 12:32 a.m.
Helo 6561 asked the IC [on the ground with a portable radio I can’t pick up] how soon he expects to know when the patient will be ready, as the pilot (apparently) needs to decide about his fuel needs “within 25 minutes” depending on how the patient is going to be removed
unofficial / 12:06 a.m.
6561 inquiring if patient’s condition appears such that she could be could be lifted by the swimmer without a backboard. Alternatively, he needs to know if there’s *enough room* to lower the swimmer with a rescue basket and lift her up in that without anyone getting tangled up in the trees. [I’m not hearing the responses from the people on the ground.
Going Down @ 12:05 a.m.
Feb. 15, 2019
unofficial / 11:54 p.m.
6561 now getting into a hover still trying to see if it’s safe for him to lower a swimmer down into the terrain to evaluate the situation and options
unofficial / 11:49 p.m.
Scenic IC notifying Fortuna, Helo 6561 reconning to lower swimmers to check the terrain, vehicle and the victim and determine best way to get her out. Dispatch advises the victim is on the passenger side of the vehicle.
unofficial / 11:45 p.m.
Coast Guard Helo 6561 is coming over the location now, trying to pinpoint it and see if they will have to airlift the victim or if the area will allow for a safe landing.
unofficial / 11:32 p.m.
Coast Guard is doing their “Phase 1 and Phase 2” [?] for this response, probably 15 or 20 minutes.
unofficial / 11:27 p.m.
IC requesting another call to Coast Guard, they’re “having a real difficult time getting down to the victim on the beach” and he’s also concerned about the tide coming up.
unofficial / 11:21 p.m.
RP was just able to honk her horn again IC reports he has located the vehicle, it is on the beach, IC and other person are hiking down to it. Coast Guard advised Fortuna dispatcher they will call back with an ETA if able.
unofficial / 11:09 p.m.
Re Scenic IC, Fire agencies continue to be unable to locate the veh “down the cliff;, GPS is inconclusive, occupant has been on phone with Fortuna Dispatcher, but not hearing several engines’ sirens, and they can’t hear her car horn or see her emergency flashers. IC now requesting if Coast Guard Helo is able to respond. Now [11:08 pm] CHP ofcr believes he can see her cars flashers, request they meet him.
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unofficial / 8:49 p.m.
Myrtletown agency assist, Myrtle & Hall, traffic hazard veh stalled crossways in the roadway, EPD unit dispatched as no CHP or HCSO units in position/available
unofficial / 8:47 p.m.
Myrtletown agency assist, Myrtle &
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Going Down @ 8:47 p.m.
unofficial / 8:45 p.m.
Rio Dell FD units at scene of a solo TC, veh vs bridge, n/b Hwy 101 at Rio Dell bridge. CHP at scene also
Going Down @ 8:35 p.m.
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Going Down @ 8:29 p.m.
unofficial / 8:18 p.m.
Westhaven public assist w/stranded motorist partially blocking the roadway, n/b Hwy 101 near MM 106.9. CHP has no units available to respond; Westhaven Fire paged to respond; [MM 106 is near the Patricks Point Drive undercrossing]