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Angelika Graswald's 911 call from the Hudson

September 11, 2015 / 01:43

This episode covers a dramatic water rescue involving a person named C who fell into the water while kayaking. The conversation includes a frantic call with Angelica, who describes the situation and her concern for C's safety.

Angelica reports that C flipped over and is no longer visible. She mentions that C was holding onto a floating device but did not have a life vest. The urgency of the situation is evident as she struggles to maintain communication.

The operator instructs Angelica to paddle towards the Cornwall Yacht Club, where lights are visible, indicating help is on the way. Throughout the call, Angelica expresses her worry for C, prioritizing his safety over her own.

The episode captures the tension and fear of a life-threatening situation, highlighting the importance of staying calm during emergencies.

TLDR

A frantic call reveals a water rescue situation involving a person named C who fell from a kayak.

Episode

1:43
00:00:02
tell me exactly what happened we are kaying my hands flipped over he's in the water right now and does he have a light
00:00:10
vest on yeah he he has something that he's holding on to but it's getting very bad I don't see him
00:00:21
anymore all right Angelica Angelica can you hear me Angelica are you still with me
00:00:31
okay Angelica can you hear me Angelica hello he can you hear me hello hi can you hear me
00:00:46
now can you hear me I can hear you I don't see him anymore okay did he have okay all right we've got help on
00:00:55
the way okay did he have a life jacket on when he flipped over he had a little like a floating thing he didn't have a
00:01:03
vest it wasn't a vest but he had something to hold he was something that helped him float but I don't see
00:01:12
him oh my God can you make your way over towards the Cornwall yach Club where you see all
00:01:19
the lights yes yes start paddling over towards that way okay I'm not worried about myself I'm worried about C no I
00:01:27
understand I understand okay I'm going to put you down a little bit yeah that's fine put put me down just keep the phone
00:01:33
I see the boat you see the boat now good all right well you can put the phone down just keep it open don't hang up on
00:01:39
me okay okay okay

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 85
    Most dramatic
  • 80
    Most intense
  • 75
    Most heartbreaking
  • 70
    Most emotional

Episode Highlights

  • Desperate Search for Help
    A frantic call reveals a dire situation in the water.
    “I don't see him anymore, okay did he have a life jacket?”
    @ 00m 49s
    September 11, 2015
  • Selfless Concern
    In a moment of crisis, one person prioritizes another's safety over their own.
    “I'm not worried about myself, I'm worried about C.”
    @ 01m 24s
    September 11, 2015

Episode Quotes

  • Oh my God, can you make your way over towards the Cornwall Yacht Club?
    Angelika Graswald's 911 call from the Hudson
  • I'm not worried about myself, I'm worried about C.
    Angelika Graswald's 911 call from the Hudson

Key Moments

  • Crisis Call00:02
  • Desperation00:18
  • Selflessness01:24
  • Hope01:36