Patient refuses help while carrying large hatchet


Emergency responders went to a home for a patient who was acting aggressively and had diabetes. The person was refusing medical assistance and was reported to be armed with a large hatchet.
Audio|Source: Portland Area Fire and Rescue
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Transcript:
culturally diabetic issue with a combative patient (name withheld) on Alton W031-031.00321. Then as we can clear. Thank you, W-O32. Medics, go ahead and clear fire. Individual states that he no longer wants medical, and just be advised if he calls back, he does have a very large hatchet in his back belt. Copy that. Inj 19, you can clear. Beach, thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Near NE Knott St, Portland, OR 97220
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