Elderly man found deceased near Ritchie Ave, Cedar Springs MI
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical units were dispatched to a residence near Ritchie Avenue NE in Cedar Springs for an elderly male who was reported unresponsive and not breathing. Upon arrival, responders determined the person was deceased. The scene involved an apparent death discovered outdoors near the home.
Audio|Heard on: Kent County Fire and EMS
Listen to dispatch call
01:14
Transcript:
00:00
Engine Cedar Springs Fire Monitor is on a medical near Ritchie Avenue NE and Ridge Pine Court.
00:09
Eighty-eight-year-old male.
00:12
Cold, not breathing.
00:14
Eleven fifty-one.
00:20
See the cartoon now?
00:23
See her tune around eleven fifty-two.
00:29
Cedar Springs Car 2, just be advised that it’s going to be a DOA.
00:33
Rockford’s en route Med Two now.
00:36
Copy that.
00:44
249 to Med One.
00:51
241, go ahead.
00:55
49 copy.
00:57
Or,
00:58
So that’s near Ritchie Avenue Northeast.
01:05
Eighty-year-old male DOA was found by (name withheld).
01:09
He’s in the front yard.
01:13
Forty-one copies.
Disclaimer:
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Location mentioned:
Ritchie Ave NE, Cedar Springs, MI 49319
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