Man needs help after slurred speech near post office, Newport TN
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A man was found sitting in the parking lot near the post office in Newport, Tennessee. He was not injured but had slurred speech and needed help getting up. An ambulance was sent to assist him.
Audio|Heard on: Cocke County Sheriff, Fire, and EMS, Newport Police and Fire
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Transcript:
00:00
This is a Newport fire.
00:01
This is in now.
00:02
Near Cosby Highway.
00:04
I lead to a post office.
00:06
I got a mail it's called in.
00:07
He's sitting in the parking lot.
00:08
He needs help to get up.
00:10
Non-injury, 210 pounds.
00:17
Thank you, one, Cuyves, near Carleton Highway.
00:20
Okay.
00:22
Cool.
00:27
The N-7 en route.
00:31
Post office, please the group.
00:34
Thank you, 14.
00:42
Any serving out seen, post office.
00:47
Thank you very much.
00:49
Thank you.
00:54
Engine 7. We had a second caller on this, stated that the person had slurred speech.
01:00
We went ahead and started an ambulance unit that way to check in.
01:06
Before, we'll let you know what you got when we'll talk to them.
01:11
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Newport, TN 37821
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