Monday July, 18 2022 @ 16:26

Nature: Water Rescue Priority 1

Location: James Farm Preserve (84)

Address:  30048 Cedar Neck Rd Ocean View, DE 19970

On Monday afternoon, July 18th, the Indian River (80) and Bethany Beach (70) volunteer fire companies were alerted to assist Millville (84) Fire Company with a water rescue incident near the James Farm Preserve.

Emergency response units from Indian River included Utility 80-8 with 80 Marine 1 from the Oak Orchard facility and Brush 80-0 with 80 Marine 2 from the Long Neck facility as well as the Delaware State Fire Police.  Additional assistance was received from Delaware State Police Aviation Unit – Trooper #2, United States Coast Guard – Indian River Inlet Squad, and DNREC – Marine Police.

Emergency response crew assignments for Indian River included proceeding to Massey’s Landing Public Boat Ramp and prepare for launching.  The incident originated in the White’s Creek area near the James Farm Preserve.

All units were requested to respond to the designated area in search of a kayaker and an additional person attempting to assist the kayaker.  The description was a blue kayaker needing assistance.  While responding to the area and receiving specific assignments to search towards James Farm Preserve.  The USCG retrieved the blue kayak near the Indian River Inlet area.  Immediately, thereafter all mariners were located and all first responder marine units were cancelled based upon the mariners being located.