Woman's legs gave out while moving to chair at Evergreen House

Heard on: Columbia County Sheriff Dispatch

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This transcript is auto-generated from live dispatch audio and may be incomplete or inaccurate. It is not an official report and may change.

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Columbia County to Portage EMS, Portage EMS, you have a medical call for a lift assist.

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This will be at (number withheld) Evergreen Trail, the REM Evergreen House.

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Again, (number withheld) Evergreen Trail, the REM Evergreen House, cross streets of Hamilton Street.

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For a 36-year-old female who's conscious, alert, breathing.

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Her legs gave out while she was transitioning to a chair.

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Staff cannot get her up.

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No injuries.

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About 228 for lifting purposes.

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Again, 228 pounds.

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They did turn on an outdoor light.

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At the entrance, they would like you to use at the duplex.

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Time of page is 400 and thirty-four.

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Orange 20 , I copy the EMS call.

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I won't be responding unless requested.

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Orange fire rescue, copy page.

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Acknowledge 400 and thirty-five.

2026-10-29 09:32 UTC

Medical Emergency

Evergreen Trail, Portage, WI 53901

Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a care facility on Evergreen Trail in Portage for a reported lift assist involving a 36-year-old woman whose legs gave out while moving to a chair. Staff were unable to lift her, and no injuries were reported.