Patient leaves hospital near NC Highway 141, Cherokee County NC
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Missing PersonAs discussed during the dispatch call, an involuntary commitment patient left Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital and was last seen wearing a blue gown near the intersection of NC Highway 141 and US 64 in Cherokee County. Authorities issued a bulletin to locate the individual.
Audio|Heard on: Graham County Sheriff, Fire and EMS
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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Out of Cherokee County for a runaway involuntary commitment patient.
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BOLO for (name withheld), DOB (number withheld).
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Approximately 200 pounds, brown hair, brown eyes.
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Last seen at Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital on December 28 at 3:38 a.m.
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Left hospital. Wearing a blue gown and headed toward NC Highway 141.
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US 64 intersection.
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If located, stop home.
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Notify Cherokee County.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
NC-141 & E U.S. Highway 64 Alt, North Carolina 28906
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