Lake Waccamaw Fire and Rescue safely located and picked up a buster worth minutes of a 911 call Oct. 16 (today).
In a press release, Mayor Greg Jacobs said the boater called 911 because he thought he was taking on water. The call came in around 4 p.m.
LWFR Boat Nine was in the water four minutes after the call, and the boater found in ten, Jacobs said. No injuries were reported.
“This incident is a great example of what can be accomplished when our Police and Fire and Rescue Departments work together toward a common goal. Their quick response, coordination, and willingness to act made a di erence when every minute mattered. We are fortunate to have dedicated personnel who are ready to step up and serve our community, along with individuals willing to make additional resources available when needed,” Jacobs said,
The town encourages all boaters to ensure they have proper safety equipment visitor entering the water, and to call 911 immediately in case of emergency.
