Person ingests device containing battery


Audio reporting that a 44-year-old man at 206 S Chestnut Street swallowed a small beacon device that contains a battery. He is awake, breathing, and not combative. Fire and medical units are being dispatched due to concern about the battery inside the device.
Audio|Source: Collinsville, Maryville Police & Fire
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Transcript:
Thank you. May have a lot of personnel. One three four, 24-9.2, respond to Chestnut, room 206. There will be an employee at the door to meet you. 44-year-old male. He is awake and breathing. He ingested a beacon that does have a battery attached. He is not combative at this time. Fire personnel learned from Perch 24-9.2. Respond to room 206. They advised he ingested one of their beacons and it has a battery inside that they're concerned about. He is not confused at this time.
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Location mentioned:
Near S Chestnut St, Collinsville, IL 62234
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