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Elderly male found with knife at care center, Clear Lake IA

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Near US-18, Clear Lake, IA 50428

A 78-year-old man at Oakwood Care Center was found with a butter knife under his pillow saying it was for protection. Staff requested he be taken to the emergency room for evaluation.

Audio|Source: Cerro Gordo County Sheriff, Mason City Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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This will be a medical call, medical call.
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Clear Lake Fire, you are needed at Oakwood Care Center, near Highway 18 West.
00:07
78-year-old male, constant breathing.
00:09
Staff advised they found a butter knife under his pillow he was claiming is for protection, will not explain further.
00:16
For the provider, they would like him to go to the ER for evaluation.
00:20
Again, you are needed at Oakwood Care Center, near Highway 18 West.

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Near US-18, Clear Lake, IA 50428

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