Woman found unconscious near splash pad at Founders Square, Portage IN

Medical Emergency

Reported: 11/7/2025 12:48 PM

S Founders Sq, Portage, IN 46368

Emergency responders were called to Founders Square Park for a 30-year-old woman found unconscious near the splash pad. Initially, it was unknown if she was breathing, but later she was observed to be moving while sitting on a bench near the splash pad. The woman was described as about 240 pounds with dark hair and a colorful blanket near her.

Audio|Source: Porter County Public Safety

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Transcript:

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Portage Engine 3 and Minic 11.

00:03

Priority 1[1].

00:05

Unknown problem.

00:06

Founders Square Park.

00:08

At near South Founders Square.

00:11

Time on 1449.

00:21

You're missing out for a 30-year-old female unconscious and breathing status unknown.

00:27

Near the splash pad, female passed out near a car seat with a cover over it.

00:30

Caller not checking on the female advised, unknown if she is breathing.

00:36

I don't have the doctor.

00:40

206.

00:41

206.

00:47

Older woman in her late 30s wearing a red jacket.

00:53

The license plate on the vehicle is (number withheld), returning on a black Chevrolet SUV.

01:06

Founders Square Park, caller advised the subject is female,

01:10

female,

01:12

240 pounds, dark hair, colorful blanket near her.

01:17

She is now moving.

01:24

What are you going to be?

01:26

3013.2.

01:28

Just clear to stop.

01:29

I can head to the 3.4.

01:31

Have you located anything on cameras?

01:34

Negative. Can you advise if you still see anything on scene?

01:41

13 on time.

01:48

The complaint is advising that the patient is sitting on a bench near the splash pad.

01:54

She originally was not moving, unknown if she was breathing, now she is moving.

Police codes explained

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[1]

Priority 1: Highest-priority emergency response requiring immediate action due to threat to life, safety, or property.

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S Founders Sq, Portage, IN 46368

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