Update: Rescue call at Alki, apparently a false alarm

3:53 PM: Big Seattle Fire response on the way to the 2800 block of Alki Avenue SW, for a report of a swimmer possibly in trouble.

3:57 PM: A swimmer has been spotted but first crews on scene says s/he does NOT appear to be in trouble, so they’re canceling most of the units. SFD is also turning back the fireboat they were starting to send through the Ballard Locks.

2 Replies to "Update: Rescue call at Alki, apparently a false alarm"

  • Josandsteve September 1, 2014 (3:59 pm)

    We were on the WSB and saw at least 4 different trucks responding.

  • Mike September 1, 2014 (9:20 pm)

    Why on earth did they need to send a boat through the Ballard Locks? It’s faster to buy a boat and row to the scene.

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