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Officers check on confused elderly person at Highland AveAthol MA

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audio iconMedical Emergency
Highland Ave, Athol, MA 01331

As discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a medical call near Highland Ave in Athol after a report of someone knocking on the door of an elderly person who appeared confused. Officers checked the residence and nearby nursing home to ensure the caller’s well-being.

Audio|Heard on: Athol Police Department
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01:53
Transcript:
00:00
Near Highland Ave.
00:02
Apparently stated she thinks somebody's knocking on her door.
00:10
Copy. Near Highland Ave.
00:14
Near Highland Ave.
00:15
She's on the first floor.
00:18
Copy.
00:25
Six six to dispatch.
00:28
Six six?
00:32
You can close out my parking calls and I'll head to Highland Ave also.
00:39
Did you say Highland Ave or Highland Street?
00:43
Highland Ave.
00:52
Yeah, elderly party sounded a little confused at this pinging at Quabbin Valley Healthcare.
01:06
Copy.
01:14
85, are you still at near Brookside right there?
01:20
Uh, no, I'm just passing near South Main.
01:30
Copy. We'll just continue to Highland, make sure no one's there, and then I'll follow up with the rest of them.
01:41
Copy.
01:43
Eight 566, same call from the same caller, still pinging at the nursing home.
01:52
Copy.

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Highland Ave, Athol, MA 01331

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