Autistic teenager self-harms by gagging near Dover Drive, Salina KS
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Medical EmergencyA 17-year-old autistic male near Dover Drive has been harming himself by gagging for about an hour. His mother reported the behavior and requested police and medical help. Emergency responders are on the way.
Audio|Heard on: Salina Fire / EMS / County Fire
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Transcript:
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Medical 4 and Engine 2.
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Mental health issues.
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Map page 214 near Dover Drive.
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Mental health issues near Dover Drive, Medic 4, and Engine 2.
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Medical 4, Senator.
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Acknowledgment, Medic 4, and Engine 2.
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This will be for a 17-year-old male subject who is autistic.
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He is conscious and breathing.
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If requested, no light or sirens.
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The subject is non-verbal.
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Mom has said that he is placing his fingers down his throat,
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gagging himself.
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This has been occurring for about an hour.
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She requested both police and medic response.
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As he is currently calm,
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but it could become volatile.
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We do have officers en route.
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Medic 4, acknowledgment, thanks.
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Dover Dr, Salina, KS 67401
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