Welfare check for stranded elderly man near 5th St, Hollister CA


A 73-year-old man stranded near 5th St and Sally St after taking a bus from Gilroy that did not return. He had only $30, and the homeless shelter had no beds available. Officers arranged transport to a warming shelter instead.
Audio|Source: BEU CAL FIRE and San Benito County Public Safety
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A welfare check at near 5th St and Sally St near the fire station.
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He just got a call from a 73-year-old male who said he took the bus from Gilroy to Hollister and didn't realize it wasn't returning.
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He said he only has $30 on him.
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We tried transferring him to the homeless shelter, but he disconnected, and they advised that they currently don't have a bunk available.
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Requesting a welfare check at this location.
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Copy on.
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1823 3.3 Halster I don't do the animal detail.
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1924, thank you.
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1.40, Halster.
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1440, Halster. 1440.
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Sent a U-Sem, beat info.
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1924.
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Officer 3-1 of UTO.
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UTO. 1925.
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All sir, 3-1, help you out with the mail.
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We're doing the clerk to transport over to the warming shelter.
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Copy in 1926.
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Location mentioned:
5th St & Sally St, Hollister, CA 95023
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