Elderly man combative during medical call at Butler home, Butler TN
Medical EmergencyHaving been reported with swollen feet, nausea, and severe heartburn, an elderly man turned combative and threatening during a medical emergency call at a Butler residence, prompting law enforcement response for safety.
Audio|Source: Carter County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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167, have you pulled down to Station 3?
00:07
I have traffic for you at near Waterfront Ln.
00:16
Go around there off of Mallard Cove.
00:22
The male patient is complaining of swollen feet.
00:37
167, 160 is going to take that traffic for 167.
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24, clock center.
00:53
Medical assist, medical assist at near Waterfront Ln, Butler.
00:58
Off Mallard Cove.
01:03
Got a 70-something-year-old male, reports swollen feet, nausea.
01:07
He became extremely combative with us on the phone.
01:11
Just worried for his safety.
01:17
C4 signal line, I'll take that traffic.
01:23
Coms here 160.
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160.
01:30
160, you go ahead and show en route.
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I'll be sure you in route 2236.
01:40
Again, this is near Waterfront Ln.
01:42
Turn off Mallard Cove, first trailer on the right of the paved road.
01:50
Oh.
01:54
Responding to a 70-something-year-old male.
01:58
He reported swollen feet, nausea, vomiting, and severe heartburn.
02:03
He became extremely agitated and threatening toward dispatch.
02:11
SO is en route.
02:13
Caretaker on site advised he was just upset in his own way.
02:22
Is this traffic urgent or routine?
02:28
As of right now,
02:30
Go ahead and do emergency.
02:32
When asked if he was having difficulty breathing, he hesitated and refused to answer.
02:36
Erring on the side of caution.
02:42
Four, thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Waterfront Ln, Butler, TN 37640
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