Man with locked jaw breathing, conscious in St. James

Heard on: Phelps County Sheriff and Fire

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This is St. James ambulance.

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St. James ambulance, response (number withheld) county road 2340.

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(number withheld) county road 2340.

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Report of a 36 year old male who, unsure why, his jaw is locked.

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He's currently breathing conscious.

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Cross street is 2350 and 2030 .

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Central clear.

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Zero 03:22 .

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St. James station.

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All right, 4153.

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He's still breathing, conscious.

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The father is going to be on scene, watching for you guys.

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They're going to be located downstairs.

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Stated that there's a light in the basement where the responders can find them.

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They are unsure of why this occurred.

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There's no history of it, and he has reported of having several surgeries in the past.

2026-10-20 08:22 UTC

Medical Emergency

Co Rd 2340, St James, MO 65559

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

As discussed during the dispatch call, st. James ambulance was dispatched to a home near County Road 2340 for a possible medical emergency involving a 36-year-old man with a locked jaw. He was reported to be breathing and conscious, and his father planned to meet responders downstairs near a basement light. The cause of the condition was unknown, and he reportedly had several past surgeries.