Woman on bridge rail appears at risk of self-harm, Appleton WI


A woman on the Oneida Street Bridge in Appleton was repeatedly climbing onto the bridge rail. She showed signs of distress and appeared to be a risk of self-harm. Authorities responded and restricted radio channels to manage the welfare check. Fire and EMS were notified in case a water rescue became necessary.
Audio|Source: Outagamie County Public Safety
03:14
Transcript:
00:00
Sending your welfare check at the Oneida Street Bridge, near Oneida St.
00:06
There's a female who was looking over the edge of the bridge on the east side, a bit ago, is currently sitting on the sidewalk wearing a teal shirt and black pants.
00:15
The RP is a passerby and is concerned for her welfare. It's coat three.
00:27
Not even 133, a copy.
00:35
622.
00:40
622. Send you an accident, I'm Oasis and Kelly. Moises and Kelly. There's an automatic crash detection. I call back. I've got contacted. Anybody to talk to me? It's Code 3[2].
00:57
25.
01:00
1042, have a good day.
01:02
2.2. 272, same traffic.
01:08
74, have a good day.
01:11
269?
01:13
269.
01:18
90133.
01:21
93. 93. 93.
01:24
I'm going to upgrade, I got her on camera, she's back on the rail lane, on 9170.
01:29
10-4[1].
01:35
9170, she's on the rail.
01:40
104 on the rail. Do you need the channel?
01:43
Yes.
01:46
104. Attention to Appleton units. Channel 1 is restricted for the welfare. Check at the United Bridge.
01:59
90133
02:03
Just so everyone's aware, the female's on the west side of the bridge.
02:07
Oh, maybe cell phone shut down.
02:14
Oh, that you're a brick.
02:20
90148.
02:21
99148.
02:28
Can you advise AFD of this call in case there's a need for a water rescue?
02:33
10-4[1], we will advise A&E.
02:40
Let's face it.
02:43
I'll be responding to the bridge.
02:47
Ten-four.
02:57
She got off the rail, walking northbound on the bridge.
03:02
104 off the rail walking northbound.
03:09
She's back on the rail, she's by the light pole.
03:13
104 back on the rail. 104 back on the rail.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
10-4: Acknowledgement or confirmation that a message was received and understood.
[2]
Code 3: Emergency response using lights and siren.
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