Fargo, North Dakota ( trfnews.i234.me ) – A reported water rescue in downtown Fargo on Wednesday afternoon turned out to be a false alarm.
Authorities say crews were dispatched to the Red River after someone thought they saw a person in the water around 3:30 p.m. The caller described what looked like a blue shirt and hair floating downstream. Multiple emergency units responded quickly to the area.
After searching the scene, Fargo Fire determined that the reported sighting was not a person. Instead, responders found a blue plastic bag floating in the water. Fire officials confirmed there was no rescue needed, and crews cleared the scene shortly afterward.
The incident highlights the challenges emergency crews face when responding to reports along the Red River. Quick response is critical when a person may be in danger, but objects in the water can sometimes lead to false alarms.
Officials remind residents to call 911 if they believe someone may be in trouble on the river, even if the report later proves false. It is always better to alert emergency crews than to risk overlooking a real rescue situation. More safety information on rivers and water emergencies can be found at the American Red Cross water safety page.
No injuries were reported, and the incident was officially cleared by Fargo Fire on Wednesday afternoon.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
