Male cancer patient reported dying, possible stroke suspected, Des Moines IA


Fire and EMS were dispatched near Dean Ave to assist a 45-year-old male with cancer who is dying. The caller suspected the man might be having a stroke but refused to provide more information and hung up. Police are also responding to the scene.
Audio|Source: Des Moines Fire/EMS
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Click 3-E engine 2, near Dean Ave for an unknown problem.
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3-331-1-D. Inmitic 3-E-Engine 2, Response 3 on Channel 2.
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A 3-N engine 2, near Dean Ave for an unknown problem.
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Got a 45-year-old male there.
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A female caller said it's your 45-year-old son.
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He's dying. He has cancer.
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She refused to answer any questions.
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She told us to get there and hung up.
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PD is going to go with you.
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Maybe three copies.
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The three and engine two they're calling back now if she thinks she may, that her son may be having a stroke.
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Indigent two, copy.
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Okay. Engine two is a right.
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12-05.
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Location mentioned:
Near Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
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