Patient with dementia found in woods near assisted living, Cheraw SC


Emergency responders assisted a 70-year-old male patient with dementia who went missing from Palmetto Ridge Assisted Living. Law enforcement located him lying in the woods nearby. He was being carried back to the facility for medical evaluation.
Audio|Source: Chesterfied County EMS, McBee Rescue, and Alligator Fire District
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EMSLIN needs to respond near Manor Road in reference to checking out a patient with altered mental status per LEO.
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EMS1, EMS1.
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I need to respond near Manor Road.
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Near Manor Road.
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It's going to be Palmetto Ridge Assisted Living in reference to checking out a patient with altered mental status.
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2400 clear. 2400.
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Okay, Your Board. MS-1's been out.
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Thank you.
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On your phone to the 70-year-old male,
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he is alert, does suffer from hypertension, asaph, and dementia had went missing from the Palmetto Ridge Assisted Living.
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LEO found him laying down on the ground.
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They are currently trying to get him out of the woods and carrying him back to the facility to 25 with you.
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Again, your respondent. Priority 1 per cat, 2400 click.
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Location mentioned:
Near Manor Rd, Cheraw, SC 29520
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