Man with mental crisis and heart failure at River Ridge Rd, Copper Hill VA


Emergency responders are called to help a 54-year-old man near River Ridge Road who is experiencing hallucinations, paranoia, and suicidal thoughts. He has heart failure and has not been taking his medication or eating. Neighbors are on the scene to help calm him while a deputy is on the way.
Audio|Source: Pulaski, Grayson, Floyd and Wythe Counties Public Safety
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Transcript:
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SeeMet Station 3, Station 8, have a mental-emotional priority 1, address is near River Ridge Road, Spencer, repeat.
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Seamette Station 3, Station 8.
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Have a mental-emotional priority 1, address is near River Ridge Road, Spencer.
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Have a deputy en route.
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Shore Road station is on standby.
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The patient is a 54-year-old male, about 120 pounds,
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has been seeing things, thinking people are outside watching them, has a history of suicidal thoughts,
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unknown if the patient has tried to harm themselves today, but has had an episode, neighbors are currently on scene, calming them down.
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We do have a deputy en route.
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The patient has also not been eating or taking his medication and has a history of heart failure.
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Location mentioned:
Near River Ridge Rd SE, Copper Hill, VA 24079
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