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Near‑drowning reported near bridge; boater rescue and Gold Ridge Fire Dept. response
Summary
At its April 8 meeting the committee's safety report described a near‑drowning on March 13 in which a swimmer west of the bridge developed cramps, went underwater, and was pulled to shore by a nearby boater; Gold Ridge Fire Department responded to the incident.
The committee's safety report described a near‑drowning incident that occurred March 13. "A near drowning occurred on March 13 when a person swimming west of the bridge experienced cramps and started going underwater," the safety report said; a nearby boater pulled the swimmer to shore and Gold Ridge Fire Department responded.
Committee members recorded the incident in the safety report as an operational matter and no further action was taken during the committee meeting. The report underscores continuing beach and river safety risks during the recreation season and the need to review safety signage and outreach.
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