911 recordings reveal confusion in drowning case

The 911 calls of a river drowning in Texas where rescuers initially went to the wrong location have been released.

At a news conference that concluded Tuesday afternoon, the emergency communications manger for APD and a division chief for Austin-Travis County EMS say this was not an issue about language and communication, but rather a caller that simply did not provide an accurate location.

Some of the confusion over where the drowning was taking place can be heard during portions of this 911 call.

Dispatcher: Ok, he says I-35 northbound at Montopolis.

Translator: He’s saying all he can see is a bunch of bridges and they are underneath the bridge.

Translator: Under I-35

Translator: Yes, yes, right under I-35

Video courtesy of KVUE-TV:

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