Man stuck in swamp in Charles County
This sounded like something minor, but it's getting big now. Sounds like earlier in the day, some guy in a canoe (I think), got onto a river near MD6 in La Plata, and at some point, got stuck in the Zekiah swamp around 10:30pm (If my time is right).
So now the County Fire/EMS has quite a collection of equipment it sounds like just to get this guy out. Trooper 7 was out hovering around to provide light, but had to depart for re-fueling and will be back. Meanwhile, Trooper 2 is flying down with hoist capabilities to provide support and lighting. I think some of the ATV's also got stuck in the mud (Trooper 2 will need to pull them out I think), and most of the rescuers are working their way in the dark through waist-deep water to get to this guy stuck in the canoe.
This is fascinating to listen to. And I am floored by the work these guys are doing to help the guy stuck in the swamp.
Anyone listening, this is on-going on the Tac 3 channel on the Charles County system.
Last edited by Kumba; 06-22-2009 at 12:55 AM..
Reason: Units all switched over to Tac 3 now
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