Water Rescue

Boat Capsize Reported With People in Water

A water rescue response was dispatched for a reported capsized boat with at least two people possibly in the water. Chaumont Fire, STAR Team, and Cape Vincent Ambulance were sent to the Chaumont Bay area.

Closed Apr 6, 2026 u{008937} 4:26 PM Chaumont Fire, STAR Team, Cape Vincent Ambulance, City of Watertown Fire

3 Mile Point Rd, Lyme, NY 13622, Chaumont · Near County Route 125 and Three Mile Point Rd

Incident Report

A reported boat capsize in Chaumont Bay prompted a large-scale water rescue Sunday afternoon near 3 Mile Point Road in Lyme, drawing responders from Chaumont Fire, the STAR Team, Cape Vincent Ambulance and the City of Watertown Fire Department. The incident began at 4:26 p.m. with reports that at least two people were in the water between County Route 125 and Three Mile Point Road. As crews responded, dispatch relayed that the boat had become fully submerged, though callers reported the occupants were wearing life jackets.

Early in the operation, responders worked to determine the best shoreline and launch access while narrowing the search area offshore from Independence Point and later near Hart Road. Radio traffic indicated limited marine resources at the outset, including at least one rescue boat out of service, prompting requests for additional boat support and mutual aid from Watertown. Dispatch also re-paged the STAR Team and coordinated air-medical resources as callers remained on the line and reported difficulty staying above the surface. By mid-incident, crews had established visual contact from shore, moved operations to a countywide tactical channel, and expanded the search with assistance from boats, aircraft and law enforcement resources, including coordination for a drone.

The first confirmed transport from the scene was reported at 4:47 p.m., when Cape Vincent Ambulance began transporting from the rescue to Samaritan Medical Center. The water search continued until about 5:18 p.m., when City of Watertown Fire crews reported both subjects had been brought aboard a rescue boat and were returning to the small boat launch. Command then confirmed two patients had been picked up and no further victim search was needed. The subjects were back at the boat launch by 5:26 p.m., and helicopters were repositioned and reassigned as patient transport needs changed. The incident was cleared at 5:42 p.m. after roughly 76 minutes of operations.

Dispatch Audio

Initial 4:26:14 PM

Boat Capsize Reported With People in Water

Chaumont Fire, STAR Team, Cape Vincent Ambulance

Mutual aid 4:29:05 PM

Boat Capsize Reported With People in Water

City of Watertown Fire

Update 4:34:23 PM

Second Activation for Boat Capsize Rescue

STAR Team

Location

Incident Timeline (76 events)

Boat capsized with two aboard 4:26:00 PM

Dispatch advised a boat capsized in Schimel Bay with two people in the water. Troopers began heading that way as dispatch worked to identify the closest land access.

4:26:00 PM JE Dispatch Jefferson Pulling, Water Rescue, Shimo Bay. Boat capsized, two subjects inside.

4:26:14 PM NYSP 3D61 And I can start down that way.

4:26:20 PM JE Dispatch Copy, 3D61, I believe it is going to be...

4:26:26 PM JE Dispatch In Chameau Bay, attempting to find the closest land address.

4:26:47 PM Radio 7 and 643 Jefferson

4:26:51 PM JE Dispatch 7N643.

4:26:55 PM Radio I'll show myself sorry in that direction as well. Thank you.

4:26:57 PM Unit Copy.

Boat Capsize Reported With People in Water 4:26:14 PM

Shmoil Fireboat, star team, keep the ambulance, respond to the area of Chemel Bay between Kenyon Route 125 and 3 Mile Point Road for a boat that has capsized at least two individuals possibly in the water. We're p four Chamot fireboat, Star Team, Cape Vincent Ambulance, respond to the area of Chamotto Bay between County Route 125 and 3 Mile Point Road for a boat that has capsized at least two subjects in the water. Utilize fire tech one. Fire control right back. Use medic nine. Go ahead. Copy. Medic nine responding. Paramedic 1627, utilize fire type one.

Units sent toward Schimel launch 4:27:00 PM

Units are being directed toward the Schimel boat launch for a boat in Schimel Bay with two people on board.

4:27:00 PM JE 66-P90 Start towards the Shimo boat launch and a boat in the Shimo Bay with two people on board.

Two reported in water 4:28:11 PM

Dispatch confirms a responding paramedic and advises at least two people are in the water. Dispatch asks whether Gulf Oil should be canceled.

4:28:11 PM JE Dispatch Copy. 6293 responding paramedic. There are at least two subjects in the water. Are you requesting to cancel Gulf Oil?

Boat requested for water rescue 4:28:33 PM

Command requested Gilfoyle continue in and asked dispatch to start Sackets Harbor Fire for a boat, advising no boat is currently in service.

4:28:33 PM JE 13-P25 Go ahead and keep Gilfoyle coming to me, and also go ahead and start me to say, fire, I'm gonna need a boat. I do not have a boat in service at this time.

Boat Capsize Reported With People in Water 4:29:05 PM

City of Watertown Fire was dispatched on a water rescue assignment for a reported capsized boat with two people in the water in the Chaumont Bay area. The call references the shoreline area between County Route 125 and Three Mile Point Road.

Fire. Telf alarm. Water rescue. Area of Chamot Bay. Plotting between County Route 125 and 3 Mile Point Road. Boat has capsized. Two individuals are in the water. Repeating for city fire, tilting alarm, water rescue. Responding the area of Chamel Bay, plotting between County Route 125 And 3 Mile Point Road for a boat that has capsized. Two subjects in the water. Utilize fire

Boat now fully underwater 4:30:34 PM

Dispatch advises the capsized boat is now completely underwater. Caller reports both people in the water are wearing life jackets.

4:30:34 PM JE Dispatch Just advising that the boat is completely underwater per the caller, he states that the two subjects are wearing life jackets.

Air medical availability requested 4:31:32 PM

Command requested dispatch check air medical availability for the water rescue.

4:31:32 PM JE Dispatch Confirming, requesting to check the availability of air medical.

4:31:34 PM JE 13-P25 If you can, please.

Unit sent to check shoreline 4:33:25 PM

Engine 13-1-1 asked to check Mount Point South for a visual on the boat capsize rescue, and command approved it.

4:33:25 PM JE 13-1-1 Hey, do you want me to run through Mount Point South there to see if we can get eyes on this?

4:33:27 PM JE 13-P26 Please.

Callers struggling to stay afloat 4:33:35 PM

Dispatch advises callers are still on the line but struggling to answer and having trouble staying above water.

4:33:35 PM JE Dispatch 3617 and 643 be advised still have an open line with the callers however they are having a difficult time answering having a hard time staying above water

Rescue boat out of service 4:34:08 PM

Rescuers report Dave's boat is out of service for mechanical work, limiting available water rescue resources.

4:34:02 PM Radio 4500032 What's the chances case boats? I know it's on a trailer, but I'm not sure if that's operational to get it moving

4:34:08 PM JE 13-P26 Dave's boat is out of service for some mechanical work right now too.

Second Activation for Boat Capsize Rescue 4:34:23 PM

STAR Team was re-paged to a water rescue in the Chaumont Bay area after a boat capsized with two people reported in the water. The response is in the shoreline area near Three Mile Point Road in Lyme.

Star team second activation, respond to the area of Shameaux Bay between Kenner at 1253 Mile Point Road, plotting straight off of Independence Point for a boat that is capsized, Two subjects in the water. Repeating for start team check activation. First one at Arishamo Bay, flooding between 10 Route 125 And 3 Mile Point Road straight off of Independence Point. Boat that is capsized. Two subjects in the water. Healing fire type one.

Responding unit giving access update 4:34:41 PM

A responding unit advised they are heading directly to the water rescue scene and will update incoming crews on where to access.

4:34:41 PM Radio 4544701 Wiley to Water Rescue, we're going to take right off, try to get there, let you know where to come in.

Watertown unit en route to scene 4:35:05 PM

Watertown unit advised they are heading to the water rescue scene now and will report back with access information.

4:35:05 PM Radio 4544701 We're not waiting we're gonna head there and try to get a heads up give you a let you know where to come in

Victims still struggling in water 4:35:13 PM

Field unit reports the subjects are still in the water and having trouble staying above the surface.

4:35:13 PM JE 66-P90 My insurance frequency states that these subjects are in the water, still in the following county, having trouble staying above.

Ambulance staged at bay launch 4:35:17 PM

62-9-3 is staged at Chaumont Bay ready for launch for the boat capsize rescue.

4:35:17 PM JE 62-9-3 Fire 6293 is standing by at Chameleon Bay for launch.

Second helicopter requested 4:35:20 PM

Field unit asked dispatch to have a second helicopter launched for the water rescue.

4:35:20 PM JE 66-P14 Uh, yeah, I know you've been fired on one helicopter, just get the party to be fired on two please.

Unit staged at boat launch 4:35:29 PM

Unit 6293 is standing by at the Schimel Bay boat launch.

4:35:29 PM JE Dispatch Copy, 6293, standing by, Schimel Bay boat launch.

Contact maintained with person in water 4:35:46 PM

Caller is reportedly still on the phone with a person in the water, and conditions are worsening with heavy water movement.

4:35:46 PM Radio 4500032 R3-1371, I believe they're on the phone with the individual in the water as it's plowing.

Rescuers repositioning to regain visual 4:35:56 PM

Rescue unit reports they are back near Independence and trying to get visual on the capsized boat occupants.

4:35:56 PM JE 13-P26 We're getting back in Independence right now. We're trying to see if we can see them.

Incoming unit asks for staging 4:36:58 PM

66-P25 reports they are coming through Limerick and asks where to stage for the water rescue.

4:36:58 PM JE 66-P25 We're just coming through Limerick now. What do you want on our staging for?

Small boat launch designated access 4:37:02 PM

Units asked to use the small boat launch for access. A second helicopter is being checked as a contingency.

4:37:02 PM JE 13-P26 You guys want to have the small boat launch for now, please?

4:37:08 PM JE 66-P25 We have had our dispatch also ascertained about a second helicopter for us just in case.

Second helicopter being arranged 4:37:22 PM

Crews advised another helicopter is being arranged through dispatch for the water rescue.

4:37:16 PM JE 13-P26 So you guys are looking for another helicopter too right now?

4:37:22 PM JE 66-P25 Our dispatch is working on that for Aztec County.

Search area shifted toward Walharts 4:37:38 PM

Units coordinate to search toward the Walharts area and advise they can cover that direction if needed.

4:37:38 PM JE 66-P25 Copy. If you need us to turn down 125, probably go to the Walharts, keep us posted. We can search that way as well.

4:37:43 PM JE 13-P26 You know right if you don't mind go ahead and head that way

Search directed along Three Mile Point 4:38:33 PM

Unit asked incoming responders to come up Three Mile Point Road from Three Mile Bay and begin searching along the route.

4:38:33 PM JE 13-P26 If you want to come up Three Mile Point Road, as you come into, you know, right out of Three Mile Bay there, and start up that way and just start searching for me, that would be much appreciated.

Access route updated to Hart Road 4:39:25 PM

Command advises responding units to use Hart Road for access; they have visual on Independence.

4:39:25 PM JE 13-P26 13-0-1 to all units responding, they're going to be on the Hart Road, we have eyes on Independence, they're going to be on the Hart Road.

Launch access being evaluated 4:40:34 PM

Units are checking whether city resources can launch nearby or if they need to use the main boat launch. Access to the shoreline is still being evaluated.

4:40:34 PM Radio 4500032 1301, is the city going to be able to launch somewhere out there, or are they better off going to the boat launch?

4:40:43 PM JE 13-P26 Uh, I think there's a launch over here, but you gotta give me like two minutes to get over there, because I can't get there from here.

Subjects located from shoreline vantage 4:40:51 PM

Dispatch advises fire units have eyes on the subjects from Independence Point near Hart Road.

4:40:51 PM JE Dispatch Units responding to the water rescue per fire department, they do have eyes on the subjects from Independence Point, Hart Road.

Alex Bay boat available if needed 4:40:53 PM

Alex Bay's boat is available and can start toward the water rescue if needed.

4:40:53 PM Radio 4500032 310's advising Alex Bay's boat is in service if you need them to start this way. I don't know what the wave condition's like.

Subject located near Hart Road 4:40:59 PM

Dispatch advised city units on the water rescue that command has eyes on the subject off the Independence Point area of Hart Road.

4:40:59 PM JE Dispatch Dispatch to city units responding to water rescue. Per command, they have eyes on the subject off of Independence Point area of Hart Road.

LifeNet helicopters placed on standby 4:42:50 PM

Dispatch advised LifeNet 710 accepted and will stand by at base with a three-minute flight time. LifeNet 714 will remain on in-air standby with a 41-minute ETA.

4:42:50 PM JE Dispatch Just advising, LifeNet 710 has accepted. They will be standing by at base. They have a three-minute flight plus lift. We also checked with LifeNet 714. They will be doing an in-air standby. They have a 41-minute EPA.

Helicopter requested over search area 4:42:59 PM

13-P25 requested LifeNet launch and circle the search area to provide extra eyes over the water rescue scene.

4:42:59 PM JE 13-P25 If you could get LifeMet to launch and start circling our area, that would be greatly appreciated to try and get extra eyes on us.

Search side clear, unit returning 4:43:58 PM

13-1-1 reports nothing visible from their side of the water rescue search area and is heading back toward the main operation.

4:43:58 PM JE 13-1-1 I'm not seeing anything from this side. DEC's been on with his binoculars. We're headed back your way.

Water rescue moved to Countywide 2 4:44:36 PM

Dispatch moved units responding to the water rescue over to Countywide 2 for operations.

4:44:36 PM JE Dispatch Jefferson units responding to the water rescue fire requesting utilize countywide two. Again, that's countywide two.

Possible LZ support discussed 4:46:34 PM

Engine 13-1-1 asks if it should remain by the station to handle a possible landing zone if needed.

4:46:34 PM JE 13-1-1 Yeah, would you prefer me to stay by the station for an LZ landing if needed?

Patient transported from water rescue 4:47:07 PM

Cape Vincent Ambulance is transporting from the water rescue scene to Samaritan Medical Center, with State Police following.

4:47:07 PM JE 69-9-2 Jefferson 6992, we're going to be transporting SMC. State Police will be following us.

4:47:14 PM JE Dispatch Copy. Transporting SMT 1647.

Medic 9 arrives at water rescue 4:48:15 PM

Medic 9 is on scene with city fire at the water rescue.

4:48:15 PM JE 66-P14 Fire control, Medic 9 will be on scene with city fire in 13-01.

4:48:17 PM JE Dispatch Medic 9 arrives, 1548.

Rescue unit redirected to boat launch 4:49:22 PM

Incoming water rescue unit was redirected to the boat launch on the far side toward the Cape.

4:49:07 PM Radio 4544773 Pete 72 to Chief 3, we're just coming into Shmuel here in a second. Keep us advised if we need to go to that vault launch by Wiseguys or continue to Harbor Road.

4:49:22 PM Radio 4544701 Go to the bolt launch on the other side, Shimon.

4:49:26 PM Radio 4544773 Copy that. We're going to head to the ball launch by the way. Okay.

4:49:45 PM Radio 4544701 Go to the boat launch as you're going out as you mow. Now by Westcats towards the Cape.

Units redirected to far-side launch 4:51:59 PM

Watertown units were directed to respond to the boat launch across the bridge at the far side, with command already on scene there.

4:51:59 PM Radio 4544773 Chief, we're coming to Nishimo now. We're going to head to the boat launch on the far side across the bridge. That's what you're telling us to do here.

4:52:07 PM Radio 4544701 Yeah, that's affirmative. I'm down here now.

City Fire launching toward rescue 4:53:27 PM

City Fire advises they are launching from their location and heading toward the capsize scene.

4:53:27 PM JE 13-P26 Car 3, City Fire is going to launch from here towards them.

LifeNet aircraft assigned to rescue 4:58:48 PM

Dispatch advised LifeNet 710 is lifting to assist with the search. LifeNet 714 is also en route with a 25-minute ETA for in-air standby only and will not assist in the search.

4:58:48 PM JE Dispatch LifeNet 710 is currently lifting. They will be en route for assistance with search. LifeNet 714 is also en route for their in-air standby. They have a 25-minute ETA. They will be unable to assist in the search.

4:58:51 PM JE 13-P25 That's fine. Thank you, Jefferson.

Boat launch offered as LZ 4:59:17 PM

Command advised LifeNet 714 will need a landing zone and suggested the boat launch as a landing site when the aircraft gets close.

4:59:17 PM JE 13-P25 714 needs a place to land. We can always land them here at the Shmole Boat Launch when they get near you.

4:59:20 PM JE Dispatch Appreciate it.

State Police drone being coordinated 4:59:38 PM

State Police are working to launch a drone at the water rescue scene, pending permission. Unit 7-10 is also expected to be involved.

4:59:38 PM Radio 4500032 Working with State Police. You'll be getting their drone up in the air. They're just trying to get permission.

4:59:49 PM Radio 4500032 We're working with state police to see if we can get their drone in the air. They have one on site. They're just trying to get their permissions.

4:59:57 PM JE 13-P26 I'm assuming you heard that 7-10 is going to be involved.

5:00:02 PM Radio 4500032 I'll find out what they're not going to search, correct?

Vertical 310 arrives at rescue 5:00:26 PM

Vertical 310 is on location for the water rescue.

5:00:26 PM Radio 4500310 Vertical 310 is on location, Chameleon.

Car 310 on scene 5:00:34 PM

Car 310 arrived on the water rescue scene.

5:00:34 PM JE Dispatch Copy, 310 arrives, 1700.

First City fire boat launched 5:01:38 PM

First City fire boat is in the water for the Chaumont boat capsize response.

5:01:38 PM Radio 4547061 First city fire boat in the water

Command requests visual on victims 5:04:00 PM

Command asked Boat 1 if anyone has visual contact with the people in the water.

5:04:00 PM Radio 4547061 Command for boat one, does anybody have visual at all?

STAR unit placement requested 5:08:52 PM

Command asks 13-0-3 for a suitable location to send STAR 56-0-1.

5:08:52 PM JE 13-P26 13-03, you got a good location where I can send 5601?

Water rescue access direction updated 5:09:10 PM

Responder advises the subjects are at the gray wall and directs City Fire to continue straight on their current approach.

5:09:10 PM JE 13-0-3 P Their location is on the gray wall. They're advising to tell City Fire to continue going straight on their path.

Boat search redirected toward shore 5:12:55 PM

City Fire Boat 1 is still searching and reports moving back toward shore after overshooting the target area multiple times. Shore crews are directing boats toward the point and a brick wall/shoreline landmark near the pickup truck.

5:10:34 PM JE 13-0-3 P 13-01, can you have City Fire start circling back? They believe that they may have passed them.

5:10:50 PM Radio 4547026 They believe you may have passed them. They said circle back. Go one, circle back. They think you might have passed them.

5:10:56 PM Radio 4547061 Are they between us and the shore, or us and the lake?

5:11:01 PM Radio 4547026 I can't see you, Frenchie. I'm just going by whatever on the radio.

5:11:17 PM Radio 4547061 Who's a female and who's directing boat one? Turn around, if you can give us directions.

5:11:29 PM JE 13-0-3 P City Fire, we're being advised if you guys keep going straight to your right, they were right in that area.

5:11:38 PM Radio 4547061 So returning back to the bridge towards our right.

5:11:49 PM JE 13-0-3 P Affirmative. What we're being told from the 125 crew to your right also.

5:11:58 PM Radio 4547026 Boat 2, Mullen and Roble, you've got to go towards the point to your left.

5:12:01 PM Radio 4547073 That's an affirmative, that's where we're headed to.

5:12:11 PM JE 13-P26 0-3, you got eyes correct on City Fire Boat 1.

5:12:28 PM JE 13-0-3 P That's affirmative. I believe they've gone by again. Nick is advising that they turn back to their right. There's a big brick wall that they just recently built. They'll see. They were more towards that area.

5:12:45 PM JE 13-P26 City Fireboat 1, you understand that?

5:12:55 PM Radio 4547061 City Corner Park 1, going towards the shore, there's our pickup truck from Run Lightning.

LifeNet nearing water rescue scene 5:14:35 PM

LifeNet 714 is approaching the scene and was directed to contact ground units on FireTac 7.

5:14:19 PM JE Dispatch Jefferson 2, Chameau Command.

5:14:35 PM JE Dispatch LifeNet 714 is approaching the area. They're requesting to speak with ground contact. You can utilize FireTek 7 to speak with them.

5:14:38 PM JE 13-P25 Copy that.

Medevac 8 minutes out 5:15:28 PM

Medevac advised they are about 8 minutes out and requested an overview of the scene before landing, remaining on standby.

5:15:28 PM Radio Chippewa Bay Fire, 11714, we're approximately 8 minutes out, just looking for an OV description, we'll go ahead and land, I understand we're still on standby.

Aircraft asked to search overhead 5:15:36 PM

Ground unit asked the aircraft to circle over the area, then уточнил the search area toward Johnson's Shoals in the 125 area.

5:15:36 PM JE 62-P12 We were wondering if you could circle over with us.

5:15:44 PM JE 62-P12 We're wondering if you can circle over like 125 area towards Johnson's Shoals.

Medevac directed to boat launch 5:17:34 PM

Ground units directed medevac to the Chaumont boat launch as the landing area, advising there is plenty of room to land. Air crew then asked for GPS coordinates.

5:17:23 PM JE 62-P12 Um, if you guys want to come to the Chameau Boat Launch, I don't know if you know exactly where that is.

5:17:34 PM JE 62-P12 Jamo Boat Launch, we have plenty of room in here for you to land, Jamo Boat Launch.

5:17:39 PM Radio With you, do you have GPS coordinates for this model? Don't watch it.

5:17:43 PM JE 62-P12 Stand by and I'll invite you.

LifeNet inbound, requests search grid 5:18:38 PM

LifeNet 710 advised they will be on station in about four minutes and requested a search grid assignment.

5:18:22 PM Radio Incident Command, LifeNet 710.

5:18:38 PM Radio I will be on station here in approximately four minutes, just looking for a grid you would like us to start our search at.

Two subjects located, heading to launch 5:18:39 PM

Boat crew reports two subjects are in the boat and are returning to the small boat launch.

5:18:39 PM Radio 4547061 State Fire Vote 1. Two subjects in the vote. Return the small launch.

Patient retrieved by City Fire 5:18:48 PM

Command reports the patient has been retrieved from the water by City Fire.

5:18:48 PM JE 62-P12 I believe we have just retrieved the patient. The city fire has just retrieved the patient.

Patient retrieval underway by City Fire 5:18:58 PM

Medevac advised City Fire is retrieving the patient and asked if there is more than one patient.

5:18:58 PM Radio 7-10, copies, city fires, retrieve the patient. Is there more than one patient?

Command directs rescue to boat launch 5:19:02 PM

Command coordinates extraction at the boat launch, advising that is the best access point to get the patients in.

5:18:53 PM Radio 4547061 Command, did you copy support one?

5:19:02 PM Radio 4547026 Good copy. Is the bolt launch where you want to go, or would it be quicker to get them here on the point where the rocks are?

5:19:19 PM Radio 4547061 We're going towards the boat launch. We can go to our left shore if somebody knows a good spot to meet.

5:19:26 PM Radio 4547026 No, go ahead and hit the bolt wash. That's where we can get the image down to you. We'll go back around

Two subjects reached, ambulances staged 5:19:34 PM

Rescue crew reports they are at the lodge with two subjects and low water conditions. Ambulances are standing by nearby.

5:19:34 PM Radio 4547061 Copy, we're at the Schvobo Lodge, two subjects, low content.

5:19:38 PM JE 13-P26 I got two ambulances standing by here, some low belt locks.

5:19:49 PM Radio 4547073 Prince, we're going to let you guys go by us.

Two patients loaded, no extra search 5:20:03 PM

Command advised City Fire has picked up two patients, and no second patient search is needed for the additional aircraft.

5:19:56 PM Radio We have the other aircraft 714 right by us. Is there a second patient that needs to be searched in this flight? Who takes the other patient?

5:20:03 PM JE 62-P12 Negative. They have just picked up, City Fire has just picked up two patients.

LifeNet 710 repositioning to fire hall 5:20:15 PM

LifeNet 710 was directed to reposition to Chaumont Fire Department.

5:20:11 PM Radio Instant Command, LifeNet 710 copies, would you like us to go to the Chabot Fire Department?

5:20:15 PM JE 62-P12 Copy that if you could, please.

Multiple helicopters inbound to landing zone 5:20:28 PM

Both aircraft advised they are inbound to the fire department within minutes, with 714 landing first. A third helicopter also reported it would be landing there shortly after.

5:20:28 PM Radio 710 Command, 11710 copies, we are both going to be there in a few minutes, we'll have 714 land first.

5:20:40 PM Radio This is Command, this is 114 Calvary, we'll also be landing prior to 10 at the fire department.

Two LifeNets inbound to LZ 5:21:03 PM

Two LifeNet helicopters are inbound to Chaumont Fire Station, and Engine 13-1-1 is being sent to the landing zone.

5:20:52 PM JE 13-P26 13-1-1, 13-0-1

5:20:56 PM JE 13-P11 Go ahead

5:21:03 PM JE 13-P26 I got two life nets inbound to Chemo Fire Station. You can head there, please.

5:21:06 PM JE 13-P11 Copy that.

Additional unit sent to LZ 5:21:15 PM

Utility 13-7-1 was also directed to respond to the landing zone if not needed elsewhere on scene.

5:21:15 PM JE 13-7-1 1371 to 1301, would you like us to go to the landing zone also?

5:21:22 PM JE 13-P26 If you guys ain't got anything else to do there, then go ahead and head to the LZ.

5:21:26 PM JE 13-7-1 Thank you.

Helicopters assigned Fire Attack 7 5:21:50 PM

Responding units were advised the helicopters will be operating on Fire Attack 7.

5:21:50 PM JE 13-P26 1-1, just be advised, helicopters will be on fire attack 7. Fire attack 7 for helicopters.

5:21:53 PM JE 13-1-1 Roger that

Trooper heading to boat launch 5:22:19 PM

NYSP 3D61 is en route to the Chaumont boat launch for the active water rescue.

5:22:13 PM NYSP 3D61 3-6-1 Jeffs

5:22:15 PM Unit 3D61.

5:22:19 PM NYSP 3D61 I'm going to be en route to the Chimaboa launch.

5:22:23 PM JE Dispatch Howdy.

Landing zone contacts LifeNet 5:23:23 PM

Landing zone advised LifeNet.

5:23:23 PM JE 13-P11 LZ to Light Nat.

Subjects back at boat launch 5:26:28 PM

Subjects have made it back to the boat launch.

5:26:28 PM JE 13-P25 The subject has made it back to the boat launch.

5:26:34 PM JE Dispatch Copy. Subjects are back at the boat launch 1726.

Helicopter lands, second aircraft standing by 5:30:11 PM

Mercy Flight 714 has landed and 710 returned to the airport to stand by pending possible need.

5:30:11 PM JE Dispatch Just advising for the clearinghouse, 714 has landed, 710 returned to the airport. They will be standing by there. We will have to recontact them if they will be needed.

Ambulance at Samaritan, aircraft requested 5:30:14 PM

Cape Vincent Ambulance 69-9-2 arrived at Samaritan. Command then advised they will need the aircraft.

5:30:14 PM JE 69-9-2 6992, arriving in Samaritan.

5:30:16 PM JE 13-P25 We're gonna need them

5:30:20 PM JE Dispatch Copy.

Boat heads to landing zone 5:30:45 PM

First Basin is heading to the landing zone.

5:30:45 PM JE 13-P25 First Basin's headed to the LZ right now.

5:30:49 PM JE Dispatch Everything copies.

Primary air asset unavailable 5:33:03 PM

Air support from 710 is unavailable because the pilot is out of duty time. Dispatch is checking with Mercy for a helicopter with an unknown ETA.

5:33:03 PM JE Dispatch Just advising for the clearinghouse. 710 is unable to assist. The pilot is out of duty time. They will be checking with Mercy and advise. It's an unknown ETA.

5:33:07 PM JE 13-P25 Copy that.

Second helicopter still pending 5:39:32 PM

Units are still waiting on a callback from the second helicopter for the water rescue.

5:39:22 PM JE 13-P25 Smokey, it's your man, Jefferson.

5:39:23 PM Unit Jefferson on.

5:39:27 PM JE 13-P25 Getting anything back from the other helicopter?

5:39:32 PM JE Dispatch We are still awaiting a call back.

5:39:34 PM JE 13-P25 I'll do that.

Mercy helicopter assigned to scene 5:42:05 PM

Mercy helicopter assigned with a 26-minute flight time. Landing zone initially confirmed as the same location, pending any change by Eagles.

5:42:05 PM JE Dispatch Mercy just contacted. They have a helicopter that will be en route with a 26 minute flight.

5:42:08 PM JE 13-P25 I'll be there, we'll take it.

5:42:12 PM JE Dispatch Copy. Confirming the same landing zone.

5:42:18 PM JE 13-P25 At this time, yes, please. We'll advise if the Eagles decide to move.

Helicopter rerouted to Adams Center 5:42:44 PM

Next helicopter redirected to Adams Center, with a rig starting there for the landing zone. Dispatch confirmed Mercy should land at the Edelman Center.

5:42:44 PM JE 13-P25 Use that next helicopter to Adams Center. Adams Center. Our rig will start there now.

5:42:52 PM JE Dispatch Copy. Requesting mercy land at Edelman Center.

5:42:54 PM JE 13-P25 That's affirmative.

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