Elderly man in mental health crisis near Lightwood Ln, Shallotte NC
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency services responded to a report of an elderly man experiencing confusion and delusions near Lightwood Lane in Shallotte. The man, who has Parkinson’s, believed he had been kidnapped and was moving unsafely from his wheelchair. He was conscious and breathing when first responders arrived.
Audio|Heard on: Brunswick NC Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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230, go for it.
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Got a psych call near Lightwood Lane.
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Near Lightwood Lane.
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(Name withheld)'s having a breakdown of reality,
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Same as Parkinson's.
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Thinks that somebody has kidnapped him.
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Supposed to be in a wheelchair but is up and walking around.
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94-year-old male, conscious and breathing.
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10-4, 10-13.
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10-4.
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232 C5 won't be en route with 230.
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10-4.
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Signal on 230, 232, 1023.
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10-4.
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Any needs a little traffic?
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Not at this time.
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10-4. Signal on 230, we're signal 51.
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EMS can proceed in when they arrive.
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Location mentioned:
Lightwood Ln, Shallotte, NC 28470
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