Man aged 85 experiences severe mental distress at home, South Point OH
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Medical EmergencyLaw enforcement responded to a mental health emergency involving an 85-year-old man at a residence near Garden Court. The man reported frightening thoughts and fear of harming himself but had not attempted self-harm and was seeking help.
Audio|Heard on: Lawrence County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Garden Court, your alert, 1342.
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One, an ultramental,
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hospital psychiatric.
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Near Garden Court,
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near Garden Court.
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Time 2342,
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44, 44,
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Number (number withheld).
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(number withheld). (number withheld).
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Someone does watch, do you have any other information?
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1.1, I'll get to it.
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I'll have an 85-year-old male.
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States,
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he's having a bad thought and is scared of himself.
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Has not tried to harm himself bad, but is taking help.
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Probably.
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Location mentioned:
Garden Ct, South Point, OH 45680
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