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Rescue team was sent into river to recover 'dead body' before finding out what it really was

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Published 12:15 20 Sep 2024 GMT+1

Rescue team was sent into river to recover 'dead body' before finding out what it really was

Emergency services from Tulsa, Oklahoma, responded to the incident in the Arkansas River

Anish Vij

Anish Vij

A rescue team in the US was once sent into a river to recover a 'dead body' before finding out what it actually was.

Emergency services from Tulsa, Oklahoma, responded to an incident in the Arkansas River back in August 2021.

Footage shows a yellow emergency boat heading into the water to get a closer look at what's going on.

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Three workers are then seen getting out of the boat to check the 'body' for a pulse.

Watch below to see what they found:

The rescue team received the surprise of lifetime when the so-called victim was actually alive and well.

It turns out the guy was having a cheeky nap, as viewers thought he was just trying to get away from the hustle and bustle.

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The Tulsa Fire Department said in a statement on Facebook at the time: "Tulsa fire crews, Tulsa Police, and EMSA [Emergency Medical Services Authority] OKLAHOMA responded to 71st and Riverside after receiving reports of 'a body in the river'.

"Station 29 personnel placed a boat into the water and approached to find that the man was just laying in the water. The river is low, but is still potentially dangerous in areas. Please stay safe and find alternate ways to stay cool!"

It was not a 'dead body' (Tulsa Police Department)
It was not a 'dead body' (Tulsa Police Department)

Indeed, daytime temperatures can soar to a staggering 35C in the US state during August.

Viewers were stunned by the viral footage, with one person commenting: "That is a level of total relaxation I have never achieved in my life. Good for him. You nap in the river if you want."

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A second added: "He was probably like 'Finally, the one place I can get some sleep without anyone bothering me'."

While a third penned: "Guy is a genius. Napping there in the sand provides nice cushion and the water cools his body.

"The ambient noise of animals and the river flowing makes it a deep peaceful sleep."

Turns out he was just chilling (Tulsa Police Department)
Turns out he was just chilling (Tulsa Police Department)

A fourth thought: "That actually looks pretty comfortable if there was a river with shallow water like that I would definitely be napping like that too to refresh my self from the heat. Definitely way better than having the ac on all day long."

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Someone else also pointed out: "I admire the rescue workers, they were called and just doing their job, no reason for them to feel bad, besides it will make a good job story to tell with a happy ending."

Featured Image Credit: Tulsa Police Department

Topics: US News, Weird

Anish Vij
Anish Vij

Anish is a Journalist at LADbible Group and is a GG2 Young Journalist of the Year 2025. He has a Master's degree in Multimedia Journalism and a Bachelor's degree in International Business Management. Apart from that, his life revolves around the ‘Four F’s’ - family, friends, football and food. Email: [email protected]

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